Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs HomeSafe View

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

Head to head
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

About

HomeSafe View

Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras)
  • Playback stored DVR recordings
  • Change DVR/NVR settings
  • Capture live video
  • Capture still images
  • Remote PTZ camera control
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
HomeSafe View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 11%). HomeSafe View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 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. HomeSafe View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of HomeSafe View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, HomeSafe View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus HomeSafe View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerHomeSafe View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better2.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCSwann Communications Pty Ltd

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

HomeSafe View

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews584 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative78.1%

User reviews

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

HomeSafe View

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast live view
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 💡 Helpful technical support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
  • 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
  • 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

Bugs and requests

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

HomeSafe View

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to delete recorded videos
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow remote camera settings adjustments
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

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
None

HomeSafe View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeSafe View free?
HomeSafe View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or HomeSafe View?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HomeSafe View averages 2.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or HomeSafe View have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor HomeSafe View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or HomeSafe View?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and HomeSafe View every 6 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and HomeSafe View on September 25, 2026.

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