Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs AIEye

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

AIEye

This professional video monitoring software allows users to view and remotely configure their monitoring devices. It offers smooth video playback, rich alarm types for 24/7 monitoring, and the ability to view video clips anytime, anywhere. The app is exclusively for users living abroad.

Highlights
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Remote device configuration
  • QR code device addition
  • Smooth video playback
  • 24/7 monitoring alarms
  • View video clips anytime
Features
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This is a professional video monitoring software. After you purchase the corresponding monitoring device, you can easily watch the videos on your monitoring device through the app, and conduct remote configuration of your monitoring device. Scan qr code to add device to app, easy to use. Second level of login and video speed, smooth smooth video screen. The alarm type is rich, 24h all-weather monitoring alarm. View video clips at any time anywhere. The app is only available to users living abroad.If you are in China,this app may cause device offline and no video.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
AIEye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AIEye at 100% against IP Camera Viewer's 39%. AIEye also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (6 vs 2). 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. AIEye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIEye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of AIEye's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, AIEye every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus AIEye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerAIEye
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
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, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLC仕勇 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%

AIEye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

AIEye

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

AIEye

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AIEye free?
AIEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or AIEye?
AIEye is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AIEye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or AIEye have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor AIEye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or AIEye?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and AIEye every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and AIEye on October 24, 2026.

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