Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs XDV PRO

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

XDV PRO

This app provides real-time video surveillance and control for motion cameras. It offers low latency, high-quality streaming, and allows users to capture photos and videos, manage files, and adjust camera settings remotely. Users can also share their captured moments to social platforms.

Highlights
  • Live preview of motion DV video
  • Control photo, video, and slow-motion capture
  • Camera modes: ordinary, time-lapse, trajectory
  • Video modes: loop recording, time-lapse
  • Adjust camera settings (exposure, white balance)
  • Remote file browsing, download, and backup
  • Social media sharing
Features
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XDV PRO is a streaming video surveillance software for real-time monitoring. Motion camera using the most advanced streaming media solution that can achieve low latency, high-quality image. Software features: 1. Live Preview motion DV video screen. 2.DV can control the motion to take pictures, video, photography slow operation. 3.Camera features including ordinary camera, time taking pictures, automatic camera, camera trajectory. Video features include loop recording, time-lapse recording. Photography can be slow depending on the resolution of fun setting 4. Set the motion DV terminal directly related settings, such as exposure, white balance and so on. 5.Connect the process, real-time browsing, file management movement DV terminal, also can be downloaded to the phone side backup. 6.The software also can be made without connecting motion DV status, pictures or video files have been downloaded. 7. You can simultaneously share to each social platform.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
XDV PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against XDV PRO's 1.9. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). XDV PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. XDV PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 149, 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 12% of XDV PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, XDV PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus XDV PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerXDV PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better1.9 (149 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better11.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better149
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCShenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,221 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

XDV PRO

All ratings149 ratings
Positive20.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative77.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative82.5%

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

XDV PRO

From 149 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick connection to camera
  • 💡 Useful camera controls
  • 🎨 Good image quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connection
  • 📥 Slow media transfer speeds
  • 🔍 Difficulty accessing media files

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

XDV PRO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos freezing during playback
  • App unable to detect connected camera
  • Media files not showing up in app
  • Unexpected app shutdowns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full-screen video playback
  • Batch download/upload of media
  • Improved compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Better instructions and troubleshooting guides

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

XDV PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XDV PRO free?
XDV PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or XDV PRO?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while XDV PRO averages 1.9 from 149 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or XDV PRO have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor XDV PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or XDV PRO?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and XDV PRO every 3 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 18, 2026 and XDV PRO on October 11, 2026.

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