Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Beans View

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

Beans View

Remotely manage your smart home security cameras and devices from anywhere in the world. Enjoy crystal-clear live streams, two-way audio communication, and instant motion detection alerts. Customize your security settings and easily share device access with family and friends.

Highlights
  • Remote camera management
  • Live stream viewing
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Customizable detection zones
  • Device sharing
Features
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The Beans View app is specially designed to work with our series of Security Cameras and other Smart Home products. By using this app, it is so easy to manage your camera and other smart home devices remotely from across the globe any time. Key Features: - Watch crystal-clear live streams from wherever you are - Connect with your family and friends anytime with Two-Way Audio - Ger instant notification alerts when motion is detected - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - share devices with friends and family

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Beans View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beans View at 5.0 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.1. Beans View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price 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. Beans View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beans View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Beans View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Beans View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerBeans View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
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 iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB410 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLC杭州萤石网络有限公司

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

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

Beans View

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Beans View

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

Beans View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beans View free?
Beans View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Beans View?
Beans View is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Beans View averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Beans View have ads?
Beans View shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Beans View?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Beans View every 2 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beans View on October 12, 2026.

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