Comparison

IP Camera Lite vs USB CAM

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

USB CAM

Features
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USB Cam is an official dedicated iOS application developed exclusively for the CEM BS-05 industrial endoscope. Via direct USB connection, it converts your iPhone or iPad into a professional industrial endoscopic inspection terminal with no complicated drivers required, featuring true plug-and-play operation. About CEM BS-05 The BS-05 is a compact industrial endoscope equipped with a high-definition probe ideal for narrow-space inspection and built-in adjustable LED lighting. It is widely used for non-destructive visual inspection of equipment interiors, pipelines, mechanical structures and more. Fully optimized for the BS-05, USB Cam delivers stable real-time images and comprehensive operational control. Core Functions Real-time HD Preview: Low-latency direct USB connection enables high-definition image transmission from the BS-05 probe. One-Click Photo & Video Recording: Instantly capture footage during inspections; all images and videos are saved locally for easy review and report compilation. Portable & Efficient: View visuals directly on mobile devices without extra displays, perfectly suited for on-site field operations. Typical Application Scenarios Industrial Manufacturing: Internal equipment defect detection, assembly verification and non-destructive flaw detection. Auto Maintenance: Inspection of hidden areas including engines, gearboxes and chassis pipelines. Pipeline & Construction: Endoscopic inspection of sewers, wall gaps and HVAC pipelines. Security & Operation Maintenance: Visual inspection in confined spaces, cabinet interiors and circuit line troubleshooting.

Screenshots

IP Camera Lite4 screens
USB CAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: USB CAM at none against IP Camera Lite's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IP Camera Lite versus USB CAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera LiteUSB CAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer垚 沈Shenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Lite

No in-app purchases

None

USB CAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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