Comparison

IP Camera Lite vs FHCams

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

FHCams

Features
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Watch what matters - live. FHCams is a powerful, no-nonsense camera viewer built for people who want control - not restrictions. Connect to virtually any camera using a direct URL and monitor everything in one clean, fast interface. No lock-in. No forced subscriptions. No ecosystem constraints. If your camera has a stream or snapshot URL, it works with FHCams. All your cameras. One place. FHCams lets you bring together cameras from different brands, locations, and systems into a single, unified view. Whether you’re monitoring your home, office, or multiple properties, everything is organized and instantly accessible. Built for real-world use Most camera apps are bloated or tied to specific hardware. FHCams is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and fast - giving you exactly what you need without unnecessary complexity. Key Features Universal Compatibility Works with IP cameras, RTSP streams, and snapshot URLs - regardless of manufacturer. Live + Snapshot Viewing Monitor real-time feeds or use snapshots for faster load times and reduced bandwidth. Multi-Property Organization Group cameras by location like Home, Office, or Vacation Property. Real-Time Status Indicators Quickly see which cameras are live and active. Performance Controls Adjust refresh intervals and automatically pause background or off-screen cameras to optimize battery and data usage. Simple Camera Management Easily add, edit, rename, group, and remove cameras. Import & Export Quickly migrate or back up your entire camera setup. Privacy First No forced cloud storage. Your camera data stays under your control. Designed for flexibility FHCams is ideal for: Homeowners with mixed camera brands Property managers monitoring multiple locations Small business owners Anyone who wants direct, reliable camera access without subscriptions No lock-in. No noise. Just cameras. FHCams gives you a clean, modern way to monitor what matters - without being tied to a single vendor or ecosystem. Set it up once. Stay connected anytime.

Screenshots

IP Camera Lite4 screens
FHCams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IP Camera Lite at Free against FHCams's $1.99. IP Camera Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FHCams's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

IP Camera Lite is free to download; FHCams costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IP Camera Lite versus FHCams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera LiteFHCams
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.1 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈FH Development Studio, LLC

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Lite

No in-app purchases

None

FHCams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Lite free?
IP Camera Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FHCams free?
FHCams costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Camera Lite or FHCams have ads?
IP Camera Lite shows ads; FHCams does not.

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