# IP Camera Viewer vs Calamp Installation Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Calamp Installation Manager at 5.0 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.0. Calamp Installation Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Calamp Installation Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calamp Installation Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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.

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Calamp Installation Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | Calamp Installation Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamp-installation-manager/id1641686077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 315 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [CalAmp Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/925390797) |

## 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


### Calamp Installation Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamp-installation-manager/id1641686077)

This utility app streamlines the setup and verification process for telematic devices. It simplifies configuration tasks, ensuring devices are correctly installed and validated.

**Highlights:** Device configuration, Device validation, Telematic device setup, Installation simplification

**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 Calamp Installation Manager free?

Calamp Installation Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Calamp Installation Manager?

Calamp Installation Manager is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Calamp Installation Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or Calamp Installation Manager have ads?

Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Calamp Installation Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Calamp Installation Manager?

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Calamp Installation Manager every 2 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calamp Installation Manager on October 7, 2026.

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