Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Stavix Connect

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

Stavix Connect

This app enhances your home Wi-Fi coverage by creating a larger, seamless wireless network. It helps you monitor connected devices and block unauthorized access, ensuring a secure and uninterrupted internet experience.

Highlights
  • Extended wireless network range
  • Seamless roaming between routers
  • Real-time device connection monitoring
  • Block unauthorized devices
  • Secure Wi-Fi network management
Features
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1, the MESH routing has a key networking function, can let the router through the wireless set up a larger range of wireless network, the wireless network a Wi - Fi name and password, and support the seamless roaming, so even if the home house again big also don't have to worry about wi-fi coverage is not complete. 2, believe that many friends will rub to be net and headache, MESH routers with a connection in the APP list, when a strange device to connect your WiFi router management APP will display real time refresh information, can be found in time ceng net, to pull into the blacklist. 3, MESH routing have seamless roaming link function. Wireless devices like mobile phones, laptops, connect the WiFi signal after, in the process of moving, can be between two routers WiFi automatically, realize seamless switching, and will not affect the normal Internet access.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Stavix Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against Stavix Connect's 1.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Stavix Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Stavix Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Stavix Connect every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Stavix Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerStavix Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCSICHUAN GOTECH INTELLIGENT TECHOLOGY CO.,LTD

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

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

Stavix Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Stavix Connect

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

Stavix Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stavix Connect free?
Stavix Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Stavix Connect?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Stavix Connect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Stavix Connect have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Stavix Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Stavix Connect?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Stavix Connect every 23 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stavix Connect on October 10, 2026.

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