Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs HomeEye

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

HomeEye

Manage your HomeEye devices locally or remotely. Access cloud storage for photos, record video 24/7, and view live feeds from your doorstep anytime. Easily configure new devices with one-key setup.

Highlights
  • Cloud photo storage
  • One-key device configuration
  • 24-hour continuous video recording
  • Live door scene viewing
  • On-demand photo and video capture
Features
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Used for local or remote management of HomeEye products The main function: 1. Support cloud storage of photos; 2. Support one-key configuration, which is very easy for users to use the configuration for the first time (you can configure nearby devices in configuration mode to connect to the router at the same time); 3. Support 24-hour uninterrupted video recording on the TF card on the device side; 4. Watch the scene in front of the door at any time; 5. Take photos and videos of the scene in front of the door at any time.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
HomeEye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against HomeEye's 2.2. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 17%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 41). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and HomeEye sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 17% of HomeEye's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Camera Viewer versus HomeEye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerHomeEye
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better2.2 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better41
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLC欣艳 陈

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

HomeEye

All ratings41 ratings
Positive22.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative61.0%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral15.0%
Negative68.2%

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

HomeEye

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🚀 Reliable connection
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring pets
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface
  • 🚀 Consistent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable recording
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

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

HomeEye

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App logging users out after updates
  • Inability to connect to Wi-Fi networks without passwords
  • SD card recording not functioning properly
  • Time zone and time display issues
  • Overheating and performance degradation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to change recording duration
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Provide better support and communication
  • Allow offline access to recorded footage
  • Implement multi-camera view

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
18 purchases

HomeEye

One-time18
  • 30 day cloud storage 1 Month$5.49
  • 60 day cloud storage 1 month$8.49
  • 3-day cycle storage (3 Month)$9.99
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  • 30d cloud 1month 20s record$10.99
  • 60d cloud 1month 20s record$16.99
  • 30d cloud 1month 30s record$16.99
  • 30 day cloud storage 6 Month$20.49
  • 60d cloud 1month 30s record$25.99
  • 60 day cloud storage 6 Month$37.49
  • 30 day cloud storage 12 month$40.49
  • 30d cloud 6month 20s record$40.99
  • 30d cloud 6month 30s record$61.99
  • 60d cloud 6month 20s record$74.99
  • 60 day cloud storage 12 month$78.99
  • 60d cloud 6month 30s record$112.99
  • 30d cloud 12month 30s record$122.99
  • 60d cloud 12month 20s record$157.99
  • 60d cloud 12month 30s record$239.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeEye free?
HomeEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or HomeEye?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HomeEye averages 2.2 from 41 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or HomeEye have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor HomeEye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or HomeEye?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and HomeEye fortnightly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 29, 2026 and HomeEye on October 29, 2026.

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