Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Camera Trap Wireless

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

Camera Trap Wireless

Control and monitor trail cameras remotely. View transmitted pictures, adjust settings, and check battery, SD card, and signal status for multiple cameras.

Highlights
  • Long-range control
  • Connect multiple cameras
  • View transmitted pictures
  • Configure camera settings
  • Monitor battery level
  • Check SD card space
  • View signal strength
Features
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The APP Camera Trap Wireless is a long-range control software for the trail camera. With the app, users can connect with one or more cameras and see their pictures that the camera has transmitted, configure or change settings, see battery level, SD card space, and even signal strength of the camera.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Camera Trap Wireless3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against Camera Trap Wireless's 1.9. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Camera Trap Wireless sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Camera Trap Wireless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Camera Trap Wireless monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Camera Trap Wireless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerCamera Trap Wireless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better1.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCSINOPLUS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

Camera Trap Wireless

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

Camera Trap Wireless

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
3 purchases

Camera Trap Wireless

One-time3
  • Monthly Premium$2.99
  • Quaterly Premium$9.99
  • Yearly Premium$24.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Trap Wireless free?
Camera Trap Wireless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Camera Trap Wireless?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Camera Trap Wireless averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Camera Trap Wireless have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Camera Trap Wireless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Camera Trap Wireless?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Camera Trap Wireless monthly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera Trap Wireless on October 22, 2026.

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