Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs JXLPRO

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

JXLPRO

This app allows remote viewing of smart home surveillance cameras. It supports real-time photography, video recording, and local media playback. Receive mobile detection alarms for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Real-time photography
  • Video recording
  • Local media playback
  • Mobile detection alarms
  • Walkie-talkie support
Features
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JXLPRO is an application used in conjunction with smart home surveillance camera devices 1. No matter where you are, you can view monitoring anytime, anywhere 2. Support real-time photography and video recording 3. Support monitoring camera equipment and walkie talkies with camera equipment 4. Support local photo and video viewing 5. Support for mobile detection alarms

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
JXLPRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against JXLPRO's 1.8. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 2%) and ads (none vs shown). JXLPRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. JXLPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 160, 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 2% of JXLPRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, JXLPRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
IP Camera Viewer versus JXLPRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerJXLPRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better1.8 (160 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better2.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better160
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCShenzhen Yunshi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

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

JXLPRO

All ratings160 ratings
Positive18.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative77.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive2.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative95.7%

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

JXLPRO

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Basic camera functionality works when properly set up
  • 📱 App can connect to WiFi after troubleshooting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes during account registration
  • 📧 Email verification code never arrives or system adds '+1' prefix to email addresses
  • 🔌 Poor WiFi connectivity and frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Battery drains rapidly (20-30 minutes charge time)
  • 📷 Poor video quality and choppy playback with gaps in footage

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

JXLPRO

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to register account
  • Email verification code not sent or sent to wrong address due to '+1' prefix
  • Login button does not activate
  • App closes unexpectedly during registration process
  • WiFi connection drops frequently
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  • Camera turns off randomly after brief operation
  • QR code not recognized by app
  • Memory card not detected or falls into device
  • Bluetooth pairing fails
  • Motion detection notifications not triggering
  • USB charging cable incompatible with camera port
  • Camera won't power on or charge
  • Privacy policy and terms of service fail to load
  • Circular login loop - app says user not registered when trying to login, but already registered when trying to register

Requested features

9 requests
  • Reliable email verification system
  • Support for modern 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Improved video quality and continuous recording
  • Better battery life or option for wired power
  • Proper customer service with contact information
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  • Clear, comprehensive setup instructions in multiple languages
  • Working notification system for motion detection
  • Compatible memory card slot design
  • Privacy policy and terms of service that load properly

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

JXLPRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JXLPRO free?
JXLPRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or JXLPRO?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while JXLPRO averages 1.8 from 160 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or JXLPRO have ads?
JXLPRO shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or JXLPRO?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and JXLPRO every 2 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and JXLPRO on September 24, 2026.

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