Comparison

IP Camera Lite vs xiaovv

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

xiaovv

Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live stream viewing
  • Video replay access
  • Abnormal message alerts
  • Voice intercom
  • Device sharing
  • Mobile track tracking
  • Mobile monitoring and alarm
Features
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.

Screenshots

IP Camera Lite4 screens
xiaovv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Camera Lite at 51% against xiaovv's 16%. IP Camera Lite also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.9). xiaovv's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

IP Camera Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of IP Camera Lite's written reviews are positive against 16% of xiaovv's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, xiaovv every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Camera Lite versus xiaovv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera Litexiaovv
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (35 ratings) — better2.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

IP Camera Lite

All ratings35 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative38.6%

xiaovv

All ratings22 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative70.8%

Bugs and requests

IP Camera Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

xiaovv

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Recording not working on app
  • Cameras stop working after a few months
  • App does not support region Australia
  • App does not work after updating
  • Cannot login after app update
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  • Cannot register account by email or phone
  • No notifications are sent
  • No email received to reset password
  • Camera permanently disconnects
  • Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Cannot receive email to create account
  • Cannot register account from iStore
  • Does not read QR Code
  • Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
  • Verification code fail, not received
  • Verify code email delay, code expired
  • Have to enter login and password almost every time
  • No OTP received to reset password
  • Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
  • Unable to register account
  • Virtual fence disappeared from the app
  • Cannot get registration code in time
  • Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
  • Cannot arrange cameras as needed
  • Cannot connect
  • Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
  • Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
  • App tends to choose when notifications work
  • Camera is often offline
  • Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
  • App crashes
  • Cameras stopped working after update
  • Stupid item not connected to phone
  • Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
  • Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
  • Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
  • Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
  • Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
  • Privacy concerns
  • Cannot register
  • Does not understand hotspot
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • Cannot connect camera to app
  • App does not support multiple gadgets under one account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notification update
  • Rearrange cameras in app
  • Add dark mode iOS icon
  • Add Russian language support
  • Play recorded video with speed choice
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  • Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Lite

No in-app purchases

None

xiaovv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Lite free?
IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xiaovv free?
xiaovv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Lite or xiaovv?
IP Camera Lite is rated higher. IP Camera Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while xiaovv averages 2.9 from 22 ratings.
Do IP Camera Lite or xiaovv have ads?
IP Camera Lite shows ads; xiaovv does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Lite or xiaovv?
IP Camera Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and xiaovv every 6 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Lite was updated on September 18, 2026 and xiaovv on September 19, 2026.

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