# TRENDnet IPView vs IP Camera Lite

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Lite at 3.1 against TRENDnet IPView's 2.1. IP Camera Lite also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IP Camera Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Camera Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TRENDnet IPView's written reviews are positive against 50% of IP Camera Lite's.

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, IP Camera Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnet IPView | IP Camera Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065/reviews) | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-lite/id1013455241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnet IPView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065)

View live video streams from TRENDnet network cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering a thumbnail view of all connected devices and a full-screen live feed. You can digitally zoom, pan and tilt compatible cameras, take snapshots, and listen to audio.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail and full-screen views, Digital zoom, PTZ camera control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally pleased with functionality
- 👍 Works great for NVR
- 👍 Quick setup for NVR
- 👍 Good viewer for Trendnet IP cameras
- 👍 Simple, powerful, reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Very limited control
- 🐛 Cannot get some cameras working
- 🐛 Cannot view recorded video
- 🐛 Crashes when taking pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Long press to edit camera info not evident
- App will not turn on/off night vision
- No pan, tilt, or zoom control
- App not able to reconnect when not on home network
- Only shows snapshot, does not stream

**Requested features**

- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option


### IP Camera Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-lite/id1013455241)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless IP camera for security monitoring and live broadcasting. Stream video and audio to media servers, record footage, and view feeds from other IP cameras. Supports high resolutions, multiple cameras, and secure protocols.

**Highlights:** Wireless IP camera functionality, RTSP and HTTP server, RTMP/SRT live streaming, Multi-camera support (iOS 13+), ONVIF and MJPEG viewer, Video recording, QR code camera adding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnet IPView free?

TRENDnet IPView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IP Camera Lite free?

IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnet IPView or IP Camera Lite?

IP Camera Lite is rated higher. TRENDnet IPView averages 2.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while IP Camera Lite averages 3.1 from 36 ratings.

### Do TRENDnet IPView or IP Camera Lite have ads?

IP Camera Lite shows ads; TRENDnet IPView does not.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnet IPView or IP Camera Lite?

TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, and IP Camera Lite every 2 weeks. Most recently, TRENDnet IPView was updated on October 12, 2026 and IP Camera Lite on October 9, 2026.

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