# Smartwares Cameras vs IPC360

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smartwares Cameras at 100% against IPC360's 31%. Smartwares Cameras also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). IPC360's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPC360 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Smartwares Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smartwares Cameras holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPC360 has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smartwares Cameras's written reviews are positive against 31% of IPC360's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smartwares Cameras | IPC360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwares-cameras/id1018200969/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/455568298) | [PUWELL CLOUD TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459977901) |

## What reviewers say

### Smartwares Cameras

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartwares-cameras/id1018200969)

Easily view and record live feeds from your compatible Smartwares cameras. The app simplifies camera setup and provides remote access to your camera's functionality, including two-way audio and zoom.

**Highlights:** Live stream viewing, Multiple camera feed display, Two-way audio communication, Video recording, Zoom controls, Day/night mode, Easy camera setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPC360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming, two-way audio, and motion detection alerts. Pan and tilt cameras can be controlled with simple taps or by moving your phone, offering a comprehensive view of your surroundings. Store recordings on an SD card for later review.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion detection alerts, SD card video recording, Gyroscope-supported panoramic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7days cloud storage (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (6 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (1 year) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faultless
- 🚀 Good and reliable camera
- 🚀 Great cheap baby monitor option
- 🚀 Always Works
- 🚀 Highly Recommend

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts don't work
- 🐛 Cannot fetch videos
- 🐛 Forced cloud subscription ruined it
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Decent but not good

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working
- App doesn't work!
- Can't see!!
- Suddenly stopped
- DANGEROUS TO USE AS BABY CAMERA

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Fast forward button
- Support for RTSP
- Ability to record video when motion is detected


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smartwares Cameras free?

Smartwares Cameras is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPC360 free?

IPC360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smartwares Cameras or IPC360?

Smartwares Cameras is rated higher. Smartwares Cameras averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IPC360 averages 4.3 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Smartwares Cameras or IPC360 have ads?

IPC360 shows ads; Smartwares Cameras does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smartwares Cameras or IPC360?

Smartwares Cameras ships an update every 2 months, and IPC360 every 2 months. Most recently, Smartwares Cameras was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPC360 on November 3, 2026.

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