Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs V99 Cam

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

V99 Cam

This application serves as a client for small network cameras, enabling local and remote real-time video viewing, recording, and playback. It offers robust security, recording, and file access features, along with interactive video controls and camera parameter settings.

Highlights
  • Local and remote real-time video browsing
  • Live and scheduled recording
  • Recording playback
  • Enhanced security mechanisms
  • Interactive video controls (image, sound)
  • Camera parameter settings
  • Remote device messages and notifications
Features
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V99Cam是小型网络摄像机的客户端软件,提供本地及远程实时视频浏览、实时与计划录像及录像回放等功能。 V99Cam提供了相对同类竞品更好更强的安全机制、录像及文件存取功能。包括完整的实时视频交互控制如图像、声音等功能,以及必要的摄像机参数设置。支持设备远程消息与通知。此外,提供长期维护必要的版本更新提示与升级功能。

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
V99 Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against V99 Cam's 1.7. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 7%). V99 Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and update cadence 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. V99 Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 305 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 7% of V99 Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, V99 Cam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus V99 Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerV99 Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better1.7 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better305
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLC小英 刘

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

V99 Cam

All ratings305 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative91.9%

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

V99 Cam

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Decent camera

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 👎 Unclear instructions
  • 🔍 Difficult to read instructions
  • 🤯 Useless app

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

V99 Cam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working
  • App crashes
  • Unable to connect to WiFi
  • Incompatible with devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better instructions
  • Improved app functionality
  • Longer battery life
  • Reliable connectivity

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
None

V99 Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V99 Cam free?
V99 Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or V99 Cam?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while V99 Cam averages 1.7 from 305 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or V99 Cam have ads?
V99 Cam shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or V99 Cam?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and V99 Cam monthly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and V99 Cam on September 21, 2026.

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