Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs LongPlusView

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

LongPlusView

Monitor your home or office remotely with this P2P network camera client. View real-time video, capture images, and record footage directly from your mobile device. Stay informed about your property's status anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • P2P network camera monitoring
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Image capture
  • Video recording
  • Easy sequence number connection
Features
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The LongPlusView client is an easy to use P2P network camera video monitoring professional mobile phone client software, connected by a sequence number, the only global P2P network and network cameras installed in the home or office, view real-time video images, and image capture, video. The scene situation users can learn in the shortest possible time home or office. P2P network camera of the software production and the company in the network of cooperation to normal use.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
LongPlusView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against LongPlusView's 2.7. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 19%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 120). LongPlusView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and LongPlusView sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 120, 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 19% of LongPlusView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, LongPlusView monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Camera Viewer versus LongPlusView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerLongPlusView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better2.7 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better19.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better120
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCHEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

LongPlusView

All ratings120 ratings
Positive35.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral16.5%
Negative64.6%

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

LongPlusView

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Clear and sharp picture quality
  • 🔄 Easy setup and installation process
  • 🎛️ 360-degree view and camera control
  • 🔊 Clear audio and intercom functionality
  • 📱 User-friendly interface design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to cameras
  • ❌ Live feed stops working after updates
  • 🔄 App crashes and freezes regularly
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 🔐 Login issues and verification code delays

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

LongPlusView

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App stops connecting to cameras after firmware updates
  • Live feed unavailable while cloud service works
  • App crashes during setup and camera addition
  • Request timeout errors preventing login
  • QR code format errors during installation
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  • Camera control becomes unresponsive
  • Manual camera movement direction inconsistency
  • App loading indefinitely on Android devices
  • Firmware upgrade fails at 99% completion
  • Camera rotation causes app crashes
  • False motion detection notifications
  • Cameras go offline unexpectedly
  • Night vision footage not viewable in cloud service
  • Sleep schedule toggle doesn't function automatically

Requested features

9 requests
  • Longer video recording duration beyond 20 seconds
  • Ability to zoom in on recorded events
  • Download and share recorded videos
  • Bundled subscription for multiple cameras
  • Better sleep schedule automation
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  • Improved manual camera control responsiveness
  • Android app optimization and compatibility
  • Apple TV landscape mode support with functional buttons
  • Persistent login without frequent logouts

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
14 purchases

LongPlusView

One-time14
  • 7-day cycle monthly package$2.59
  • 15-day cycle monthly package$2.99
  • 7-day cycle monthly package$3.89
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  • 30-day cycle monthly package$4.49
  • 7-day cycle season package$7.89
  • 15-day cycle season package$7.99
  • 60-day cycle monthly package$7.99
  • 7-day cycle season package$10.90
  • 30-day cycle season package$12.49
  • 60-day cycle season package$22.99
  • 7-day cycle annual package$25.00
  • 15-day cycle annual package$30.99
  • 30-day cycle annual package$48.49
  • 60-day cycle annual package$89.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LongPlusView free?
LongPlusView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or LongPlusView?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while LongPlusView averages 2.7 from 120 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or LongPlusView have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor LongPlusView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or LongPlusView?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and LongPlusView monthly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 28, 2026 and LongPlusView on September 21, 2026.

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