Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs ipCAM

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
Read full description

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

ipCAM

Monitor your network-connected cameras remotely in real-time. View live feeds, communicate via two-way audio, and capture snapshots or recordings. Receive motion detection alerts and control camera rotation for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Snapshot and recording capabilities
  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control
  • SD card recording and playback
  • Motion detection push notifications
Features
Read full description

ipTIME ipCAM은 네트워크에 연결된 CAM을 등록하여 인터넷이 연결된 어디서나 실시간 영상을 볼 수 있는 기능을 제공합니다. [지원모델] - ipTIME C300 / C500 [지원 기능] - 실시간 영상 보기 - 양방향 음성 통신 - 스냅샷 및 녹화 - PTZ 컨트롤 (CAM 회전) - SD Card 녹화 및 녹화 파일 보기 - 모션 Push 알람 (인물 형태 감지, 움직임 감지) - 시스템 설정

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
ipCAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against ipCAM's 1.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). ipCAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 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. ipCAM 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 13% of ipCAM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, ipCAM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus ipCAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera VieweripCAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
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 iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCEFM NETWORKS CO., LTD.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,226 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.8%

ipCAM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral22.6%
Negative64.5%

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
Show 1 more
  • Live widget for home screen

ipCAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

ipCAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ipCAM free?
ipCAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or ipCAM?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ipCAM averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or ipCAM have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor ipCAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or ipCAM?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and ipCAM every 6 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 9, 2026 and ipCAM on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons