# IP Camera Lite vs Netcam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Camera Lite at 51% against Netcam's 0%. IP Camera Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). Netcam's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Netcam sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. IP Camera Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Netcam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Lite has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of IP Camera Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Netcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IP Camera Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, Netcam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Lite | Netcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-lite/id1013455241/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcam/id1600249620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [垚 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/954229457) | [彬 舒](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051606778) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Netcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcam/id1600249620)

Monitor your home, store, or office with real-time video feeds. Features include automatic object tracking, customizable motion and sound detection with alerts, and two-way audio for remote communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Automatic object tracking, Customizable motion and sound detection, Instant alerts for anomalies, Two-way audio communication, Remote home and office management

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天循环录像（1个月） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30天循环录像（1个月） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7天循环录像（3个月） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30天循环录像（3个月） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7先循环录像（12个月） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30天循环录像（12个月） | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Lite free?

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

### Is Netcam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Lite or Netcam?

Netcam is rated higher. IP Camera Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Netcam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Lite or Netcam have ads?

Both IP Camera Lite and Netcam show ads.

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

IP Camera Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Netcam every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Lite was updated on September 26, 2026 and Netcam on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*