Comparison

Vimtag vs Ebitcam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vimtag

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate through the app.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Remote video recording and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Alarm and information push notifications
Features
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Vimtag is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. Vimtag Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cam for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select Vimtag subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://vimtag.com/eula/vimtag/index.html

About

Ebitcam

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Features include HD viewing, PTZ control, and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Intelligent video recording
  • Real-time notification and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Alarm and information push
Features
Read full description

Ebitcam is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. Ebitcam Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction Continuous annual service, a yearly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cam for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select Ebitcam subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://ebitcam.com/eula/ebitcam/index.html privacy policy: http://www.ebitcam.com/disclaim/ebitcam/appyszcen.html

Screenshots

Vimtag4 screens
Ebitcam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ebitcam at 3.3 against Vimtag's 2.2. Ebitcam also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Vimtag's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 32) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ebitcam sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ebitcam holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vimtag has 382 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Vimtag's written reviews are positive against 12% of Ebitcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vimtag versus Ebitcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimtagEbitcam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (382 ratings)3.3 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews — better12.3% of reviews
Number of ratings382 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimtag Technology Co., LtdEBit Information Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Vimtag

All ratings382 ratings
Positive24.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative66.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative67.9%

Ebitcam

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.0%

User reviews

Vimtag

From 382 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear and loud camera
  • 👍 Cheap and good quality
  • 🚀 Works well when it works

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App has many bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection and offline issues
  • 🐛 Recordings not working or not saving properly
  • 🐛 Motion detection and alerts not working as expected

Ebitcam

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with older iPhones
  • 👍 Good for basic use
  • 👍 Clear images and photos
  • 👍 Connects to WiFi easily
  • 👍 Works with personal hotspot

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App stops working
  • 🐛 Disconnects often
  • 🐛 Not working with latest iOS
  • 🐛 Cannot add camera

Bugs and requests

Vimtag

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Can't access recorded videos
  • Camera disconnects frequently
  • Motion detection not working
  • Ads interfering with camera view
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  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve motion detection and alert functionality
  • Allow local storage playback without app
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better customer support

Ebitcam

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes during use
  • App disconnects frequently
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Cannot add new cameras
Show 24 more
  • Network connection errors
  • Black screen or blank screen displayed
  • Unreliable connection to camera
  • App is slow and laggy
  • Cloud storage download failures
  • Footage is lost or inaccessible
  • App shows incorrect or other users' footage
  • Motion detection alerts are inconsistent
  • Video stream freezes
  • Notifications are not sent
  • App does not load remotely
  • Website is inaccessible
  • App requires frequent reinstallation
  • App has display issues on specific devices (e.g., iPhone 11)
  • Audio playback issues
  • Night vision mode malfunctions
  • App freezes and requires force quit
  • Login failures
  • Account not found errors
  • Password reset not working
  • App requires Ethernet connection
  • Landscape mode display is broken
  • App stores old recordings
  • App does not record as set

Requested features

18 requests
  • Fix iOS compatibility issues
  • Improve app stability
  • Enable sound download
  • Remove ads from paid product
  • Improve dark mode functionality
Show 13 more
  • Increase video resolution
  • Fix motion detection issues
  • Secure user footage
  • Improve server stability
  • Allow viewing live camera on app open
  • Fix landscape mode display
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Fix microphone button placement
  • Allow video to fill phone screen
  • Improve app features
  • Add snapshot functionality
  • Improve remote access
  • Update app for UK customers

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Vimtag

Subscriptions11
  • 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1cam 15days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 4cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • 10c 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • 8cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 20c 60days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$20.991 Month
  • 1cams 30day CVR loop record1 Month trial$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
11 purchases

Ebitcam

Subscriptions7
  • 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 4cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$10.491 Month
  • 8cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$18.991 Month
One-time4
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
Show 1 more
  • 30-day cycle 1 year service$69.99

Questions

Is Vimtag free?
Vimtag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ebitcam free?
Ebitcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vimtag or Ebitcam?
Ebitcam is rated higher. Vimtag averages 2.2 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Ebitcam averages 3.3 from 32 ratings.
Do Vimtag or Ebitcam have ads?
Neither Vimtag nor Ebitcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimtag or Ebitcam?
Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ebitcam every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vimtag was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ebitcam on October 1, 2026.

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