Comparison

IP Camera Lite vs GrusHome Video Streamer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera Lite

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
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*** Lite edition will add water mark on all video frames of IP Camera Server, including video record and snapshot, without Bi-directional audio, Motion Detection, Mail Notify, OneDrive, FTP, UPnP port forwarding and so on. Upgrade today and enjoy full Edition without ad *** "IP Camera Lite" can turn your iOS device into a wireless IP Camera via built-in RTSP/RTSPS and HTTP/HTTPS Server for security monitoring with audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera", it can work with the 'IP Camera for Mac' via AirDrop. "IP Camera Lite" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server (e.g. Push to YouTube, Facebook), and use for network broadcast. It also supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently. You can turn it on from IP Camera Server. It supports iOS 13 's Multi Cam feature which allows you to capture from front camera, back camera and external USB camera(For iPad Only) simultaneously and process into PIP video then transfer. It supports output video up to 4K UHD resolution and up to 60FPS (The maximum resolution and frame rate are based on your iOS devices). It supports user name and password authentication, default username and password are admin, you can modify from the Settings App. "IP Camera Lite" provides full IPv6 support! "IP Camera Lite" is also a ONVIF and MJPEG viewer WITH video recording support! It also supports RTSP and SRT, RTMP protocols to playback! Finally, you can add another device's IP Camera Server quickly with build-in QR Code! Using HEVC for video recording/streaming requires iOS 11 or above, and the device must supports HEVC codec. IP Camera Bridge - A MJPEG video streaming and virtual microphone driver for Windows which can make your Windows applications using IP Camera as WebCam with audio input. https://github.com/shenyaocn/IP-Camera-Bridge

About

GrusHome Video Streamer

Transform old phones into security cameras for home monitoring. Features motion detection, two-way audio, and HD live streaming. Offers optional cloud storage for footage backup.

Highlights
  • Old phone to security camera
  • Motion detection with alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • HD live video streaming
  • Scheduled recording
  • Optional cloud storage
Features
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GrusHome Video Streamer is an App that allow old phones to become security cameras so that you could simply monitor your home without buying CCTV or IP cameras. This app offers high quality home monitoring video together with motion detection and alerts that you can use for anything you want to monitor in your home – or anywhere else. It also offers two-way audio, so you can talk to your loved ones. It’s cross-platform, so it doesn’t matter if your phone was not an iPhone. So, if you want to find a security camera for your elderly grandparents, or as a baby monitor, for confirming package delivery or monitoring your house… GrusHome is your best choice. ***KEY FEATURES*** - Easy Set Up Simple download GrusHome to the phone and GrusHome Video streamer (GVS) to another phone attach a camera and bingo. No port forwarding, no router configuration. - Live Video Streaming Remote access to the streamer phone any time you want and Stream live video no matter wherever you are. - Motion Detection Motion activated security system can send you real-time app push alerts, SMS notifications. You can also get motion detection images or video clips to keep as evidence. - Two-Way Audio Interact with family, pets, delivery man, or deter intruder even while you are away from home. - HD Video GrusHome provides 1080 Full HD video which keeps images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. - Scheduled Recording You can specify two intervals each day to automatically start/stop video recording. - Cloud Storage Optional cloud recording and storage -back up footage in the cloud with paid plans. All data is stored securely in our secure cloud, you are able to easily access, monitor and manage your video from the different device, on demand. - Secure and Private All video streaming and storage are multi-encrypted in our servers. You can even set the lock pattern for the GrusHome App separately. ***HOW TO SET UP*** 1) Download the video capture app GrusHome Video Streamer(GVS) from App Store and install it onto your Phone. A unique QR code will be assigned to the device after the streamer is launched. 2) Download and install viewer app GrusHome onto another device which you want to use as a viewer. Sign up and log in. 3) Tap "+" in the top-right corner of GrusHome to scan the QR code generated by GrusHome Video Streamer, you are all set to watch the live streaming! Supporting Email: support@grushome.com

Screenshots

IP Camera Lite4 screens
GrusHome Video Streamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GrusHome Video Streamer at none against IP Camera Lite's shown. GrusHome Video Streamer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (3.5 vs 3.2). IP Camera Lite's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GrusHome Video Streamer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Lite has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Camera Lite versus GrusHome Video Streamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera LiteGrusHome Video Streamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (35 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈Najing Hemeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

IP Camera Lite

All ratings35 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative39.4%

GrusHome Video Streamer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Lite

No in-app purchases

None

GrusHome Video Streamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Lite free?
IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrusHome Video Streamer free?
GrusHome Video Streamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Lite or GrusHome Video Streamer?
GrusHome Video Streamer is rated higher. IP Camera Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while GrusHome Video Streamer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do IP Camera Lite or GrusHome Video Streamer have ads?
IP Camera Lite shows ads; GrusHome Video Streamer does not.

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