Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs S1 Security

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

S1 Security

Monitor your IP cameras remotely, add new devices to your watchlist, and share live feeds with family and friends. Review recorded video clips easily through a timeline interface and manage camera configurations and status.

Highlights
  • Add and manage IP cameras
  • Share camera access
  • Two-way audio support
  • Automatic video recording
  • Timeline video clip access
  • Camera configuration management
  • Camera status monitoring
Features
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- Add a new IP camera to your watch list - Share your cameras with your family and friends - Supports 2-way audio - Watch video clips that are recorded by your cameras automatically - Timeline design for easy access to the video clip you want to see - Change or check camera configuration - Check your camera's status, include connectivity, battery status

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
S1 Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against S1 Security's 3.0. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). S1 Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. S1 Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of S1 Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, S1 Security every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus S1 Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerS1 Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCSercomm USA Inc.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,219 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

S1 Security

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

S1 Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

S1 Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S1 Security free?
S1 Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or S1 Security?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while S1 Security averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or S1 Security have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor S1 Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or S1 Security?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and S1 Security every 6 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and S1 Security on October 10, 2026.

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