Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Yale 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

Yale View

View live and recorded video from compatible DVR systems on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor up to four cameras simultaneously, receive activity alerts, and capture photos or video clips directly within the app. Remote access is available via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras)
  • Live video streaming
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Activity detection notifications
  • Capture photos and video clips
  • Supports specific Yale CCTV systems
Features
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Features: · Multi-Channel Viewing with up to 4 cameras on your screen simultaneously · Live Video streaming from your DVR directly to your Smartphone or Tablet device anytime, anywhere when connected to Wifi, 3G or 4G. · Playback recordings from your DVR · Receive notifications when your DVR detects activity · Take photos and video clips in the app from live and recorded video · Supports SV-4C Wired Kit, SV-4C WiFi Kit and SV-8C Kit CCTV Systems, SV-DB Outdoor WiFi Cameras, and SV-DAFX-W/SV-DAFX-W_EU All-in-one Cameras Please Note: • Other manufactures DVR’s ARE NOT supported by the App. • This app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR via Wifi or 3G/4G. When using 3G/4G connection you mobile phone service provider will likely consider the video footage from your DVR as “downloads” and will contribute to any download usage and limits your mobile phone data plan you have. If you exceed your plan limits you may incur further additional charges. Please consult your service provider regarding the use of video streaming and the impact this may have on your data allowances. Yale will not be responsible for any charges you may incur for usage of this App.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Yale View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yale View at 4.8 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.1. Yale View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (65% vs 39%). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 28). 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. Yale View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yale View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 28, 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 65% of Yale View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Yale View every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Yale View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerYale View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better28
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCAssa Abloy 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%

Yale View

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.1%

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

Yale View

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📷 Excellent picture quality and clarity
  • ⚙️ Easy installation and setup
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🔔 Reliable motion detection alerts
  • 🌙 Strong night vision performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
  • 🔌 Poor connectivity issues
  • 🎨 Outdated and unintuitive user interface
  • 👥 Only one user can log in simultaneously

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

Yale View

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when viewing saved videos
  • Loading stuck at 99% with playback errors
  • Freezing during live stream or playback
  • Motion detection triggering on day/night transitions
  • Timeline out of sync with actual recording time
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  • WiFi connection failures during setup
  • QR code recognition issues
  • Sound response timeout during pairing
  • Notifications not working or inconsistent
  • App logs out users when another device logs in
  • Recording in SD quality despite HD setting
  • Push notifications failing on some devices
  • Help tips appearing on every app launch
  • Unable to clear notifications within app
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18
  • Export functionality failing
  • Touch ID not working on some devices
  • Memory corruption alerts at specific times
  • Cannot format SD card via app
  • Video playback not syncing with notifications

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multiple simultaneous user logins
  • Flexible video playback scrubbing (not just hourly)
  • Dark mode for the app
  • Integrated single app for all Yale products
  • Faster video loading and playback
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  • Time-lapse or variable playback speed
  • Cloud backup option
  • Better notification management
  • iPad-optimized version
  • Manual night mode control
  • Easier video deletion and management
  • Ad-hoc monitoring without scheduling
  • Better integration with smart home systems
  • Improved detection region setup with better instructions
  • Dropbox or cloud storage integration

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

Yale View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yale View free?
Yale View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Yale View?
Yale View is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Yale View averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Yale View have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Yale View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Yale View?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Yale View every 4 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Yale View on August 30, 2026.

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