Comparison

XDV vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

XDV

Stream live video from your Wi-Fi-enabled action camera in real-time. Control camera settings, manage recorded media, and share your adventures directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Live HD footage streaming
  • Camera recording control
  • Photo and video capture options
  • Browse, download, and manage media
  • Direct social media posting
Features
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You recorded it, now share it with the world. The XDV app allows you to view real-time footage while using Wi-Fi-enabled action cameras. Through the XDV app, you can: 1. Watch your HD footage live as it records 2. Control your camera's recording options 3. Change the camera's photo and video capture options 4. Browse, download, and manage your photos and videos 5. Post directly to social media The XDV app can be used with Sharper Image's Wi-Fi-enabled action camera.

About

IP Camera Viewer

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
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

XDV4 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against XDV's 2.2. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 11%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). XDV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 444 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of XDV's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XDV ships an update every 2 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
XDV versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDVIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (444 ratings)4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4441.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd.Nogosoft LLC

Customer experience

XDV

All ratings438 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative66.4%
Written reviews859 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative83.5%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,221 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

User reviews

XDV

From 444 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good camera quality
  • 💡 Lots of accessories included
  • 🚀 Connects to phone via WiFi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Difficulty connecting to camera
  • 🐛 Unable to download/save videos
  • 🐛 Poor video playback in app
  • 🐛 Unintuitive user interface

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

XDV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to connect to camera
  • Videos fail to download or save properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Difficulty maintaining WiFi connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to download videos directly to phone
  • Improve video playback and stability
  • Provide better instructions and support
  • Add ability to delete files from within app

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

None

XDV

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is XDV free?
XDV 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, XDV or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. XDV averages 2.2 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do XDV or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither XDV nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XDV or IP Camera Viewer?
XDV ships an update every 2 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, XDV was updated on October 22, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 26, 2026.

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