Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Sumpple SmartCam

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

Sumpple SmartCam

This application allows users to view and manage security cameras. It offers direct purchasing from manufacturers with competitive prices and guarantees fast delivery, comprehensive after-sales support, and warranty services.

Highlights
  • View security cameras
  • Manage security cameras
  • Direct manufacturer purchasing
  • Competitive pricing
  • Fast delivery
  • After-sales technical support
  • Replacement warranty
Features
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Sumpple Cam Sumpple.com is a leading security field company committed to offering you an unsurpassed shopping experience, high quality products, rapid delivery, and stellar customer service. At Sumpple.com, most products like wifi baby monitors, ip video cameras, security alarms, P2P cameras and others we sell here are directly purchased from qualified manufacturers and we guarantee you the competitive prices in the industry. Whether you are a home owner, small to medium-sized business, installer, dealer, or contractor, you are sure to enjoy shopping on Sumpple.com. We believe our continued growth depends on relentlessly pursuing continuous improvements and passionately working to exceed your expectations every time you order from us. Sumpple.com is here for you, and we'd like to keep you involved in our product line decisions. If you hear of something you think we should sell, let us know. We always appreciate hearing customer feedback, whether about a specific product you've ordered or about your customer service experience. When you purchase directly from Sumpple.com, you are not only buy a camera, but also the value-added services of 24 - 48 hour shipping from our warehouse, complete after-sales technical support as well as our replacement warranty and return services. Sumpple.com does not provide support or warranties on behalf of any Sumpple cameras purchased directly from China and sold on Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress, Newegg or others through other resellers. Thank You & Best Regards, The Team at Sumpple.com

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Sumpple SmartCam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sumpple SmartCam at none against IP Camera Viewer's 14. Sumpple SmartCam also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, rating 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. Sumpple SmartCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for IP Camera Viewer against 4.0 for Sumpple SmartCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Sumpple SmartCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerSumpple SmartCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLC小冬 李

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

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

Sumpple SmartCam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Sumpple SmartCam

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

Sumpple SmartCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sumpple SmartCam free?
Sumpple SmartCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Sumpple SmartCam?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sumpple SmartCam averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Sumpple SmartCam have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Sumpple SmartCam shows ads.

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