Comparison

Remote4 vs UniCam

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

Head to head
About

Remote4

View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTSP camera viewing
  • HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control
  • Multi-camera support via VLC
  • Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis)
  • Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing
  • Remote configuration via JSON URL
  • JSON data source integration
Features
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Remote 4 is designed to view your RTSP Cameras on real time, while at the same time having buttons that send HTTP/HTTPS requests to, for example, open a garage door or turn a light on. Features: - FREE and No ads: this is a non profit app to be used by IOT enthusiasts and regular users around the world. - Ultra solid Multi Camera support: using VLC (very fast and reliable camera feeds) - UI elements: Buttons and Dynamic Text/Emoji labels. - Multiple Controls: You can have as many controls as you want and switch them from home screen. - Copy and Paste controls: To backup and share you controls with others - Configuration file: set up a json url to remotely config your controls. - Add JSON data sources and show information on your controls - Design controls with a simple yet powerful UI - Help button: with examples to learn how to use the app.

About

UniCam

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion
  • Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP)
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Smart camera discovery
Features
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. NEW IN 3.0: AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and UniCam's AI analyzes what your mobile camera sees and sends a notification only when it matters. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. MORE NEW IN 3.0: * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline with thumbnails: instantly see what triggered every alert * Smarter motion detection: ignores lighting changes and autofocus shifts to stop false alarms * Guided setup and in-app tutorials: your first camera is live in minutes * Redesigned camera controls, faster streaming, and dozens of reliability fixes KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: prompt-based smart notifications for your mobile cameras * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: build custom multi-camera views and monitor everything at once * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Remote44 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote4 at none against UniCam's 13. Remote4 also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Remote4's written reviews are positive against 31% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote4 versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote4UniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (25 ratings)4.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2545 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximo Cavazzaninittbit

Customer experience

Remote4

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

UniCam

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

In-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote4 or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. Remote4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do Remote4 or UniCam have ads?
Neither Remote4 nor UniCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote4 or UniCam?
Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, Remote4 was updated on July 26, 2026 and UniCam on September 21, 2026.

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