Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs AC18

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

AC18

Access network cameras using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras, view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm information remotely.

Highlights
  • P2P network camera access
  • Remote live video viewing
  • SD card and cloud recording playback
  • Real-time two-way audio
  • Alarm information management
  • Network camera configuration
Features
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AC18是一款采用P2P技术访问网络摄像机的APP,配合网络摄像机硬件使用,用户使用这个APP可以对安佳威视出品的无线/有线摄像机进行网络配置,以及在局域网或者通过互联网远程观看摄像机的实时视频、SD卡录像、云端录像、实时对讲通话、接收/处理报警信息等。

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
AC184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against AC18's 1.8. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 7%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 19). AC18's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. AC18 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 19, 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 7% of AC18's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, AC18 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus AC18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerAC18
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better1.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better19
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCShenzhen Anjoy Vision Information 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%

AC18

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative73.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%

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

AC18

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

AC18

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AC18 free?
AC18 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or AC18?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AC18 averages 1.8 from 19 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or AC18 have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor AC18 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or AC18?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and AC18 every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 21, 2026 and AC18 on October 13, 2026.

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