TRENDnet IPView vs UniCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TRENDnet IPView
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.
- Live camera streaming
- Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras
- Thumbnail and full-screen views
- Digital zoom
- PTZ camera control
- Snapshot capture
- Audio monitoring
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The TRENDnet IPView app brings live video from TRENDnet cameras to your mobile device. The app auto-detects TRENDnet cameras on your local network. See a thumbnail of all of your connected cameras, with a large live view of a single camera. Pinch the viewing field to digitally zoom in and out. Pan and tilt PTZ cameras in real time. A convenient snapshot button stores an image to your mobile device. Hear audio from cameras with a built in microphone. NOTE: TRENDnet CLOUD cameras work with TRENDnets’ CloudView app Compatible TRENDnet Cameras: TV-IP310PI TV-IP311PI TV-IP312PI TV-IP313PI TV-IP314PI TV-IP315PI TV-IP316PI TV-IP317PI TV-IP318PI TV-IP319PI TV-IP320PI TV-IP321PI TV-IP322WI TV-IP324PI TV-IP325PI TV-IP342PI TV-IP343PI TV-IP344PI TV-IP345PI TV-IP420P TV-IP430PI TV-IP440PI TV-IP450P TV-IP450PI TV-NVR104 series TV-NVR208 series TV-NVR216 series TV-NVR2208 series TV-NVR2216 series TV-NVR2432 series TV-NVR408 series TV-NVR416 series Latest firmware is needed to be compatible with the app, visit http://www.trendnet.com/downloads to check your firmware version is up to date
UniCam
Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.
- Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion
- Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP)
- 24/7 live streaming
- Instant motion alerts
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote PTZ control
- Smart camera discovery
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. NEW IN 3.0: AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and UniCam's AI analyzes what your mobile camera sees and sends a notification only when it matters. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. MORE NEW IN 3.0: * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline with thumbnails: instantly see what triggered every alert * Smarter motion detection: ignores lighting changes and autofocus shifts to stop false alarms * Guided setup and in-app tutorials: your first camera is live in minutes * Redesigned camera controls, faster streaming, and dozens of reliability fixes KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: prompt-based smart notifications for your mobile cameras * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: build custom multi-camera views and monitor everything at once * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.4 against TRENDnet IPView's 2.1. UniCam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (31% vs 12%). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TRENDnet IPView's written reviews are positive against 31% of UniCam's.
TRENDnet IPView ships an update every 2 months, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRENDnet IPView | UniCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (16 ratings) | 4.4 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRENDnet Inc. | nittbit |
Customer experience
TRENDnet IPView
UniCam
Bugs and requests
TRENDnet IPView
Reported bugs
43 issues- 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
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- Picture and video save don't work and crash on iPhone X
- App crashes every time to take a picture
- Latest update deleted my saved camera info again
- Latest update has deleted all my cameras
- Update wiped out all camera settings
- Update deletes previous setup
- Wiped out all camera setup info
- App keeps asking for Apple ID credentials
- Problems keeping a connection
- Does not work on iOS12
- Crashes at launch iOS12
- Crashes immediately and won't open
- Crashes on launch in iOS12
- Not iOS12 compatible
- Admin account only required
- Annoying app store sign-in requests
- Forces MJPEG encoding
- Recorded video does not save to device
- Does not work on WAN ip, only LAN
- Only works on your own wifi network
- Fails to connect to cameras or NVR
- Thumbnail view only works, larger view shows disconnected
- Doesn't support older models
- New version awful, frequent disconnects
- Does not work with TV-IP311PI
- Lost ability to view older models
- 3 of 4 cameras will not display
- Horrible UI, slow responsiveness
- Video displayed as not connected
- Fails to connect over internet
- Crashes upon failing to connect
- Zero playback functionality
- PTZ command no longer works
- Full version not accessible on other devices
- App seems a bit flaky, displays menus in different language
- Suspicious activity requesting Apple ID password
- User interface not well designed, garbage characters
- Paid for recording feature, not working
Requested features
9 requests- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option
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- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Option to toggle between main/sub stream
- Support for user accounts
- Proper user guide for app
UniCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TRENDnet IPView
- Upgrade to full version$3.99
UniCam
- PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
- MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
- PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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- PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
- PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
- Starter Version2 variants$1.99
- Standard Version2 variants$3.99
- Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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- PRO version$9.99
