IP Camera Viewer vs Vivitar Smart Security 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Vivitar Smart Security 2
Manage your smart home devices remotely with this app. Control multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. Connect your devices quickly and efficiently.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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Smart Security System 1. Remote control: control your smart home from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vivitar Smart Security 2 at 4.7 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.0. Vivitar Smart Security 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ratings volume (14K vs 1.2K). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Vivitar Smart Security 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vivitar Smart Security 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivitar Smart Security 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 38% of Vivitar Smart Security 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Vivitar Smart Security 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera Viewer | Vivitar Smart Security 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 37.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nogosoft LLC | Sakar International, Inc. |
Customer experience
IP Camera Viewer
Vivitar Smart Security 2
User reviews
IP Camera Viewer
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Vivitar Smart Security 2
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good security camera
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Good image quality
- 👍 Affordable price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow and laggy live feed
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
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
Vivitar Smart Security 2
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to reconnect cameras after disconnection
- Inconsistent device and app connectivity
- Failure to save screenshots and recordings
- Incorrect time/date stamps on recorded footage
- Compatibility issues with newer devices and networks
Requested features
5 requests- Improve notification reliability
- Add advanced motion detection and recording options
- Enhance app performance and stability
- Improve remote access and live feed quality
- Provide better customer support and troubleshooting
In-app purchases
IP Camera Viewer
- 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
- 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
Vivitar Smart Security 2
No in-app purchases
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