Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Bluetooth Cam

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

Bluetooth Cam

Features
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Connect your Bluetooth camera effortlessly to your smartphone and enjoy real-time surveillance video feeds directly on your device. 1. Bluetooth Transmission: Uses Bluetooth low-energy, low-radiation technology for direct connection, with a transmission range of approximately 10 meters, enabling quick pairing with a smartphone. 2. Image Resolution: Supports 720p at 15fps or VGA at 30fps, providing clear and smooth video quality. 3. SD Card Support: Compatible with SD cards up to 64GB for local storage. All data is stored locally, with no need for cloud-based storage. 4. One-Way Transmission: Captured audio and images are sent only to the companion smartphone app. 5. USB Type-C charging: Supports USB Type-C for fast and convenient charging. This App requires an APWING Bluetooth camera device for operation Your privacy is protected, with no personal data collected without consent. For support, contact our customer service through the app or visit our website.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Bluetooth Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluetooth Cam at weekly against IP Camera Viewer's fortnightly. IP Camera Viewer's advantage is device support (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Bluetooth Cam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Bluetooth Cam weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Bluetooth Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerBluetooth Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCMediaWave LTD.

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

Bluetooth Cam

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
3 purchases

Bluetooth Cam

One-time3
  • 30 Coins$0.99
  • 100 Coins$2.99
  • 300 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Cam free?
Bluetooth Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Bluetooth Cam have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Bluetooth Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Bluetooth Cam?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Bluetooth Cam weekly. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bluetooth Cam on August 22, 2026.

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