Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs xiaovv

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 cameras into a robust home security system. This app offers smooth live viewing and control across multiple Apple devices, providing a secure, private alternative to manufacturer-specific apps without mandatory cloud services.

Highlights
  • Network camera discovery
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera dashboards
  • PTZ control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Remote secure 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

xiaovv

Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live stream viewing
  • Video replay access
  • Abnormal message alerts
  • Voice intercom
  • Device sharing
  • Mobile track tracking
  • Mobile monitoring and alarm
Features
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
xiaovv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against xiaovv's 3.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 16%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 23). xiaovv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. xiaovv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 23, 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 16% of xiaovv's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, xiaovv every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus xiaovv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera Viewerxiaovv
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better15.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCGuangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,226 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

xiaovv

All ratings22 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral13.3%
Negative71.1%

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

xiaovv

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High quality visuals
  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Good for monitoring
  • 👍 Affordable solution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording not working
  • 🐛 Cameras stop working
  • 🐛 Region not supported in Australia
  • 🐛 App update issues
  • 🐛 Cannot register account

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

xiaovv

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Recording not working on app
  • Cameras stop working after a few months
  • App does not support region Australia
  • App does not work after updating
  • Cannot login after app update
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  • Cannot register account by email or phone
  • No notifications are sent
  • No email received to reset password
  • Camera permanently disconnects
  • Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Cannot receive email to create account
  • Cannot register account from iStore
  • Does not read QR Code
  • Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
  • Verification code fail, not received
  • Verify code email delay, code expired
  • Have to enter login and password almost every time
  • No OTP received to reset password
  • Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
  • Unable to register account
  • Virtual fence disappeared from the app
  • Cannot get registration code in time
  • Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
  • Cannot arrange cameras as needed
  • Cannot connect
  • Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
  • Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
  • App tends to choose when notifications work
  • Camera is often offline
  • Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
  • App crashes
  • Cameras stopped working after update
  • Stupid item not connected to phone
  • Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
  • Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
  • Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
  • Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
  • Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
  • Privacy concerns
  • Cannot register
  • Does not understand hotspot
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • Cannot connect camera to app
  • App does not support multiple gadgets under one account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notification update
  • Rearrange cameras in app
  • Add dark mode iOS icon
  • Add Russian language support
  • Play recorded video with speed choice
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  • Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording

In-app purchases

10 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-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

xiaovv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xiaovv free?
xiaovv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or xiaovv?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while xiaovv averages 3.0 from 23 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or xiaovv have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor xiaovv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or xiaovv?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and xiaovv every 6 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and xiaovv on November 3, 2026.

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