# IP Camera Viewer vs Sight Bulb

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against Sight Bulb's 2.8. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 10%). Sight Bulb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sight Bulb asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 123, 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 10% of Sight Bulb's.

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Sight Bulb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera Viewer | Sight Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** | [2.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 306 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) | [Continuum Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511066909) |

## 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


### Sight Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157)

Monitor your home and family remotely with live HD video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and review recorded video history to stay connected and secure.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Two-Way Audio, Motion Alerts, Home/Away Assist, Camera Sharing, Video History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept/idea
- 👍 Camera follows movement
- 👍 Decent video quality
- 👍 Loud siren
- 👍 Pan and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App frequently offline
- 🐛 Cannot connect to WiFi
- 🐛 No notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App is often offline
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- No notifications received
- Account creation fails

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users on one account
- Improve notification reliability for iPhones
- Add option to adjust siren volume
- Fix light timer glitch
- Improve motion tracking accuracy for humans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

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

### Is Sight Bulb free?

Sight Bulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Sight Bulb?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sight Bulb averages 2.8 from 123 ratings.

### Do IP Camera Viewer or Sight Bulb have ads?

Sight Bulb shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Sight Bulb?

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Sight Bulb every 2 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sight Bulb on September 18, 2026.

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