# IP Camera Viewer vs DMSS VDP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DMSS VDP at none against IP Camera Viewer's 10. DMSS VDP also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DMSS VDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, 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 17% of DMSS VDP's.

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, DMSS VDP every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | DMSS VDP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss-vdp/id1570225081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 298 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera Viewer

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

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### DMSS VDP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss-vdp/id1570225081)

Manage properties and tenants with this app. It allows for device, room, and tenant management for users with VTO devices. Access all features with a single DMSS account.

**Highlights:** Device management, Room management, Tenant management, DMSS account login, VTO device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 DMSS VDP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or DMSS VDP?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DMSS VDP averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or DMSS VDP have ads?

Neither IP Camera Viewer nor DMSS VDP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or DMSS VDP?

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and DMSS VDP every 25 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and DMSS VDP on November 3, 2026.

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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.*