# IP Camera Viewer vs LiveCMS

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against LiveCMS's 1.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). LiveCMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiveCMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | LiveCMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecms/id1516261074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 306 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [Innovative Video Technology, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190932864) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast camera loading
- 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
- 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras disappearing after updates
- Inability to add/edit cameras
- Unresponsive PTZ controls
- Connectivity issues when away from home network

**Requested features**

- Motion detection and alerts
- Remote access and monitoring
- PTZ camera controls
- Ability to view camera storage/recordings
- Customizable camera layouts


### LiveCMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livecms/id1516261074)

Access device lists, face recognition data, and temperature alerts from a CMS platform on your mobile device. Manage health archives and retrieve information remotely.

**Highlights:** Device list access, Face library management, Face retrieval data, Over-temperature alarms, Health archives access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiveCMS free?

LiveCMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or LiveCMS?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while LiveCMS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or LiveCMS have ads?

Neither IP Camera Viewer nor LiveCMS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*