# XIAODOU vs IP Camera Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against XIAODOU's 1.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). XIAODOU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. XIAODOU asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XIAODOU's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

XIAODOU ships an update every 3 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XIAODOU | IP Camera Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodou/id1021218690/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **39.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) |

## What reviewers say

### XIAODOU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodou/id1021218690)

Monitor your home or office remotely with this utility app. It allows for live video streaming from IP cameras, snapshot capture, and video recording. You can also configure your cameras directly through the application.

**Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Live video streaming, Snapshot capture, Video recording, Remote camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272)

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

**Highlights:** ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support, Network camera discovery, Two-way audio communication, Multi-camera monitoring dashboards, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Motion detection and recording, Secure local and remote access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast camera loading
- 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
- 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras disappearing after updates
- Inability to add/edit cameras
- Unresponsive PTZ controls
- Connectivity issues when away from home network

**Requested features**

- Motion detection and alerts
- Remote access and monitoring
- PTZ camera controls
- Ability to view camera storage/recordings
- Customizable camera layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XIAODOU free?

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

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XIAODOU or IP Camera Viewer?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. XIAODOU averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do XIAODOU or IP Camera Viewer have ads?

Neither XIAODOU nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XIAODOU or IP Camera Viewer?

XIAODOU ships an update every 3 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, XIAODOU was updated on October 24, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 29, 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.*