IP Camera Viewer vs SafetyGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Camera Viewer
Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi cameras into a robust home security system. This app offers smooth live viewing and control across multiple Apple devices, providing a secure, private alternative to manufacturer-specific apps without mandatory cloud services.
- Network camera discovery
- ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
- Two-way audio communication
- Multi-camera dashboards
- PTZ control
- Motion detection and recording
- Remote secure access
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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
SafetyGuard
Control home equipment remotely and monitor your property from anywhere. Receive alerts to keep your home secure at all times.
- Remote equipment control
- Home monitoring
- Real-time alarms
- Anywhere access
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Remote control: You can easily control the home equipment even when you are not at home; Monitor and alarm: Guard your home anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against SafetyGuard's 3.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and device support (6 vs 2). SafetyGuard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SafetyGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera Viewer | SafetyGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 298 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nogosoft LLC | ShenZhen luona technology Co. LTD |
Customer experience
IP Camera Viewer
SafetyGuard
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
SafetyGuard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IP Camera Viewer
- 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
- Pro Lifetime$149.99
SafetyGuard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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