# IP Camera Viewer vs HIDVCAM

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against HIDVCAM's 1.8. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 14%). HIDVCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 57, 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 14% of HIDVCAM's.

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, HIDVCAM every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | HIDVCAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **39.1% of reviews** | 13.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 315 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) |

## 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


### HIDVCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful webcam for live and historical video monitoring. Receive alarm notifications and manage authorizations with ease. Enjoy full-duplex intercom functionality for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Historical video playback, Alarm message push notifications, Authorization management, Full-duplex intercom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month package for 7-day | $3.99 | per month |
| Half year package for 7-day | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| 7-day circle storage H7 | $26.99 | per year |
| for 30-day circle storage H30 | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| week package H1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Week package T1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 月套餐 H7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Month package | $5.99 | one-time |
| month package H7 | $6.90 | one-time |
| Month package T30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-day data plan D1392 | $14.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐 H7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| half year package H7 | $24.90 | one-time |
| Half year package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 90-day data plan D1641 | $39.49 | one-time |
| year package H7 | $43.90 | one-time |
| Year package | $43.90 | one-time |
| half year package H30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| Half year package T30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| 180-day data plan D1390 | $79.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐T30 | $79.99 | one-time |
| year package H30 | $120.99 | one-time |
| Year packageT30 | $120.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Simple and functional app
- 🚀 Plug and play
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to receive verification code
- Inconsistent video playback and downloads
- Alarms and notifications not working as expected
- Sudden app crashes and freezes
- Failure to connect to WiFi

**Requested features**

- Ability to change activity zone size
- Sensitivity slider for motion detection
- More control over cloud storage subscription
- Ability to delete saved videos
- Support for more than 4 cameras


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

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

### Is HIDVCAM free?

HIDVCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HIDVCAM averages 1.8 from 57 ratings.

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

HIDVCAM shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.

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

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and HIDVCAM every 5 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 29, 2026 and HIDVCAM on October 29, 2026.

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