Qcam Link vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qcam Link
This app allows you to remotely view and manage your Qcam DVR, NVR, and IP cameras. You can add devices easily, view up to 16 channels simultaneously, play back recordings, and control camera PTZ functions.
- Add devices via QR code
- Multi-channel viewing (up to 16)
- Remote playback of recordings
- Capture live video
- Capture still images
- PTZ camera control
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Qcam Link for iPhone Qcam Link app supports the following features: 1. Allows for the adding of new devices by simply scanning a QR code with your smartphone or tablet. 2. Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 channels on the screen at the same time 3. Remotely playback of recordings from your DVR/NVR hard drive. 4. Capture video from the live view channels onto your iPhone for future playback. 5. Capture single or multiple still images and save them to your iPhone. 6. Remotely control the camera via PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom). The Qcam Link app supports the DVR, NVR, and IP Cameras from Qcam. Qcam Link app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR / NVR / IP Cam via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, note that this will consume mobile data and will contribute to your mobile data limit that your cellular plan has. Exceeding any plan limits may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, please visit http://qcam.com For assistance with this app, contact Qcam Tech Support: support@Qcam.com, or visit http://qcam.com/support.
IP Scanner
This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.
- Fast network scanning
- Customizable device names and icons
- Save and review past scans
- PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
- Save and import custom device lists
- Import/export scan results
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IP Scanner at 4.6 against Qcam Link's 2.3. IP Scanner also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and ratings volume (889 vs 8). Qcam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Qcam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Qcam Link's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.
Qcam Link ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qcam Link | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 889 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest Technologies LLC | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
Qcam Link
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
Qcam Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IP Scanner
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Unstable on macOS
- Inconsistent scan results across devices
- Loses custom device names after scans
- Detects devices that are no longer on the network
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification
In-app purchases
Qcam Link
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
Questions
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