# Remote4 vs UniCam

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against Remote4's 3.9. UniCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Remote4's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote4 ships an update every 3 months, UniCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote4 | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230/reviews) | **[4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximo Cavazzani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037093229) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote4-rtsp-camera-viewer/id1037093230)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** AI Event Analysis for custom alerts, Repurpose old phones as cameras, Universal IP camera support, 24/7 live streaming, Two-way audio and siren, Pan-Tilt-Zoom control, Apple TV integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.5 from 52 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote4 was updated on November 2, 2026 and UniCam on November 3, 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.*