Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Conico

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

Conico

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for peace of mind. Control camera direction and utilize features like intercom and digital zoom.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Intelligent video recording
  • Real-time notification and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Alarm and information push
Features
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Conico is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. Conico Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction Continuous annual service, a yearly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select Conico subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://apps.conico.com/eula/conico/index.html

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Conico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against Conico's 2.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (39% vs 13%). Conico's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 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 Conico sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 114, 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 13% of Conico's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Conico every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Conico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerConico
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better2.0 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better13.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better114
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCShenzhen Leng Qian Bao Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,219 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

Conico

All ratings113 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative73.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative76.9%

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

Conico

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍🏼 Helpful for some users
  • 🚀 Works well for IP webcam
  • 👍🏼 Easy setup
  • 👍🏼 Works great for multiple cameras
  • 👍🏼 Good audio quality for some

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App constantly crashes
  • 🐛 App logs out frequently
  • 🐛 App doesn't load after logout
  • 🐛 Cannot set up cameras
  • 🐛 No customer support

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

Conico

Reported bugs

48 issues
  • App constantly crashes
  • App logs out and doesn't load
  • Cannot set up cameras, no code on devices
  • Login issues: 'username not valid' after signup
  • App shuts off unexpectedly
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  • Slow loading of videos from SD card
  • Wireless cameras require constant plugging in
  • Cannot connect to cameras after ID change
  • Wi-Fi busy errors and smart plug name reverts
  • Cannot renew subscription
  • Recording loops are too short (e.g., 3 hours instead of 7)
  • Bluetooth not working
  • App won't open or load when away from home
  • Notifications not available/not sent
  • Sound switches to phone speaker when headphones are used
  • Camera disconnects from network every few days
  • Motion alerts do not work
  • App not user-friendly
  • Takes up excessive device storage
  • Cannot remove recordings from cloud one by one
  • Wi-Fi input box not clickable
  • App update causes cameras to stop working
  • Keyboard not showing up to enter Wi-Fi info
  • iCloud subscription charged twice but not applied
  • Forgot password link not sent
  • App not working after 'update'
  • Network is unavailable error
  • Server is down
  • App keeps disconnecting from phone and logging out
  • Video goes in and out, skips, cannot skim
  • Network errors despite other apps working
  • App disconnects from camera, screen goes black on enlargement
  • App requires 2.4GHz internet only
  • Sound is automatically muted on opening the app
  • Device randomly disconnects from the Internet
  • iPad app doesn't tilt with the screen
  • Terrible sound quality
  • Device makes weird noises randomly
  • Setup fails when creating a new password
  • Device unable to connect to router
  • Won't connect to WiFi, incorrect password errors
  • Lagging video, only showing still images
  • Tech support website redirects to an error page
  • App has never worked for some users
  • Sound doesn't work half the time
  • App crashes during setup
  • App crashes every 5 minutes
  • Device beeps for minutes and doesn't work

Requested features

36 requests
  • Fix motion notification issues
  • Improve app stability and prevent crashes
  • Allow users to set up cameras without codes
  • Provide better customer support
  • Fix login issues where username is not valid
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  • Allow app to run 24/7 without shutting off
  • Improve loading times for SD card videos
  • Clarify which cameras are truly wireless
  • Fix Wi-Fi busy errors and smart plug name reversion
  • Allow subscription renewal
  • Fix short recording loop issues
  • Address Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Ensure app works when away from home
  • Improve cloud storage options and pricing
  • Fix issues with adding cameras to cloud storage
  • Fix sound issues when using headphones
  • Fix app not working after updates
  • Improve user-friendliness of the app
  • Allow easier removal of recordings from cloud
  • Fix Wi-Fi input box not being clickable
  • Fix keyboard not showing up for Wi-Fi info
  • Resolve iCloud subscription and billing issues
  • Fix 'forgot password' link functionality
  • Ensure app works with 5G networks
  • Allow iPad app to work in landscape mode
  • Fix sound automatically muting on app open
  • Improve device connectivity to the internet
  • Make troubleshooting less disruptive
  • Fix video skipping and allow skimming
  • Allow screen enlargement without going black
  • Support internet connections higher than 2.4GHz
  • Fix app disconnecting from phone/logging out
  • Fix camera disconnecting from network
  • Improve notification reliability for motion and sound
  • Enhance sound quality
  • Allow users to create a username during signup

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
13 purchases

Conico

Subscriptions8
  • 1 cam for 7 days loop record$2.991 Month
  • 2 cam for 7 days loop record$4.991 Month
  • 1 cam for 30 days loop record$6.991 Month
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  • 4 cam for 7 days loop record$8.991 Month
  • 2 cam for 30 days loop record$11.991 Month
  • 8 cam for 7 days loop record$14.991 Month
  • 4 cam for 30 days loop record$20.991 Month
  • 8 cam for 30 days loop record$34.991 Month
One-time5
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
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  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year.$29.99
  • 7 days record/valid 2 Years$44.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conico free?
Conico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Conico?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Conico averages 2.0 from 114 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Conico have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Conico shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Conico?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Conico every 2 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Conico on October 13, 2026.

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