IP Camera Viewer vs Linhome
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
Linhome
This app allows you to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Receive notifications for visitors, see and speak with them via HD voice and video, and monitor your home's exterior remotely. It also provides a call history and remote control for door locks and gates.
- See and communicate with visitors via HD video/voice
- Remote monitoring of home exterior
- Call history and recordings
- Remote door unlock and gate control
- Push notifications for visitor alerts
- Automatic configuration via QR-code or URL
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Linhome is a SIP-based open source app designed to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Get notified when visitors ring your intercom button, see their video before opening the door, interact with them via HD voice and video and monitor what is happening outside of your home, when you are at home or anywhere else. Linhome key features: - See who is ringing at your door before answering the call (early media video) - Communicate with visitors via HD voice and video with your mobile phone (two-ways communication) - Decide where you want to pick up the call from, by registering several devices with the same account (call forking) - Configure the devices that you want to monitor and stay informed about everything happening outside your entrance - Set up action buttons, to remotely unlock a door, open a gate, switch on the light etc. - Call history: see all accepted, declined, missed and placed calls - Device view: easily configure all your door entry devices (SIP-based intercoms, indoor panels, outdoor cameras etc.) - Check out any past or missed call by playing audio and video recordings (can be deactivated) - Automatically configure the app via username/password, URL- or Qr-Code-based remote provisioning - Thanks to Push notifications, be instantly notified of anyone ringing at your door, at any time and everywhere (at home or via 3G/4G) Linhome is available on iPhones, iPads smartphones and tablets. It offers various specific features for advanced users (codecs, encryption option, debug mode etc.). Linhome is a highly customizable white label showcase application. It is developed and distributed by Belledonne Communications, the creator of Linphone, the famous open source softphone. For more information, see www.Linhome.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against Linhome's 3.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Linhome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Linhome asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. 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 0% of Linhome's.
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Linhome every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera Viewer | Linhome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 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, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nogosoft LLC | Belledonne Communications SARL |
Customer experience
IP Camera Viewer
Linhome
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
Linhome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Linhome
No in-app purchases
Questions
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