# IP Camera Viewer vs VS_UFO

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against VS_UFO's 2.9. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 32) and device support (6 vs 2). VS_UFO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | VS_UFO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** | [2.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-ufo/id1077671176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 308 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388222999) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Motion detection and alerts
- Remote access and monitoring
- PTZ camera controls
- Ability to view camera storage/recordings
- Customizable camera layouts


### VS_UFO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-ufo/id1077671176)

Control a toy quadrocopter in real-time using Wi-Fi. Stream live video directly from the drone to your device.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi quadrocopter control, Real-time video transfer, Live video streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VS_UFO free?

VS_UFO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or VS_UFO?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while VS_UFO averages 2.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or VS_UFO have ads?

Neither IP Camera Viewer nor VS_UFO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or VS_UFO?

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and VS_UFO fortnightly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 21, 2026 and VS_UFO on October 6, 2026.

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