# IP Camera Viewer vs Home Security Camera Camerito

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera Camerito at 4.7 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.1. Home Security Camera Camerito also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 51). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Home Security Camera Camerito sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera Camerito holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 51, 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 75% of Home Security Camera Camerito's.

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Home Security Camera Camerito every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | Home Security Camera Camerito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-camerito/id1620172873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [TappyTaps s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326082490) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera Viewer

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

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| 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 |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | 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


### Home Security Camera Camerito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-camerito/id1620172873)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a powerful home security system. Monitor your home, loved ones, and valuables with live streaming, motion detection, and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for suspicious activity.

**Highlights:** Transform old phones into security cameras, Live streaming and history replay, Motion and noise detection, Smart notifications and event saving, Two-way audio and video communication, Unlimited viewer and camera devices, HD video quality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camerito Premium Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Camerito Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Camerito Premium Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Camerito Premium Lifetime Plan | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Home Security Camera Camerito free?

Home Security Camera Camerito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera Camerito?

Home Security Camera Camerito is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Home Security Camera Camerito averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera Camerito have ads?

Home Security Camera Camerito shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera Camerito?

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Home Security Camera Camerito every 5 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Home Security Camera Camerito on October 14, 2026.

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