# Vimtag vs Im Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Im Cam at 3.1 against Vimtag's 2.2. Im Cam also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Vimtag's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (382 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Im Cam sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Im Cam holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vimtag has 382 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Vimtag's written reviews are positive against 14% of Im Cam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, Im Cam every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimtag | Im Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540/reviews) | **[3.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-cam/id6447252954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **20.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 192 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimtag Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033074202) | [赛蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/670854245) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimtag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 1cam 15days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 10c 30days loop record Monthy | $9.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop record Monthy | $14.99 | per month |
| 20c 60days loop record Monthy | $19.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop record Monthy | $20.99 | per month |
| 1cams 30day CVR loop record | $24.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Can't access recorded videos
- Camera disconnects frequently
- Motion detection not working
- Ads interfering with camera view

**Requested features**

- 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


### Im Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-cam/id6447252954)

This app enables two-way video calls with home devices, facilitating communication with elderly and children. It enhances home security and strengthens family connections, offering peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Two-way video calls, Home security, Family communication, Connect with elderly, Connect with children, Peace of mind

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15%-Dynamic 7-Day Cycle-1 m | $5.09 | one-time |
| Dynamic 7-Day Cycle-1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15%-Dynamic 30-Day Cycle-1 m | $10.99 | one-time |
| 15% off-Full 7-Day Cycle-1 m | $11.49 | one-time |
| Dynamic 30-Day Cycle-1 month | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full 7-Day Cycle-1 month | $12.99 | one-time |
| 15%-Dynamic 7-Day Cycle-3 m | $14.49 | one-time |
| Dynamic 7-Day Cycle-3 months | $16.99 | one-time |
| 15%-Dynamic 30-Day Cycle-3 m | $27.49 | one-time |
| Full 30-Day Cycle-1 month | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic 30-Day Cycle-3 months | $31.99 | one-time |
| Full 7-Day Cycle-3 months | $36.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic 7-Day Cycle-12 months | $55.99 | one-time |
| Full 30-Day Cycle-3 months | $88.99 | one-time |
| 15% off-Full 7-Day Cycle-12 m | $124.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic 30-Day Cycle-12 months | $125.99 | one-time |
| Full 7-Day Cycle-12 months | $145.99 | one-time |
| 15% off-Full 30-Day Cycle-12 m | $299.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimtag free?

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

### Is Im Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vimtag or Im Cam?

Im Cam is rated higher. Vimtag averages 2.2 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Im Cam averages 3.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do Vimtag or Im Cam have ads?

Im Cam shows ads; Vimtag does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vimtag or Im Cam?

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, and Im Cam every 4 weeks. Most recently, Vimtag was updated on September 26, 2026 and Im Cam on September 26, 2026.

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