# IPC360 vs Vacos Smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vacos Smart at none against IPC360's 10. Vacos Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 31%). IPC360's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 77) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPC360 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Vacos Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPC360 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPC360 has 6.4K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of IPC360's written reviews are positive against 43% of Vacos Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPC360 | Vacos Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255/reviews)** | [4.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacos-smart/id1539836711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **43.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PUWELL CLOUD TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459977901) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### IPC360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming, two-way audio, and motion detection alerts. Pan and tilt cameras can be controlled with simple taps or by moving your phone, offering a comprehensive view of your surroundings. Store recordings on an SD card for later review.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion detection alerts, SD card video recording, Gyroscope-supported panoramic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7days cloud storage (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (6 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (1 year) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faultless
- 🚀 Good and reliable camera
- 🚀 Great cheap baby monitor option
- 🚀 Always Works
- 🚀 Highly Recommend

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts don't work
- 🐛 Cannot fetch videos
- 🐛 Forced cloud subscription ruined it
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Decent but not good

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working
- App doesn't work!
- Can't see!!
- Suddenly stopped
- DANGEROUS TO USE AS BABY CAMERA

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Fast forward button
- Support for RTSP
- Ability to record video when motion is detected


### Vacos Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacos-smart/id1539836711)

Access your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Monitor your property, view live feeds, and review recorded footage to stay connected and ensure security.

**Highlights:** Unlimited remote access, Live view streaming, Playback recorded videos, Stay alerted with notifications, Connect with smart devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPC360 free?

IPC360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vacos Smart free?

Vacos Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IPC360 or Vacos Smart?

IPC360 is rated higher. IPC360 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Vacos Smart averages 4.1 from 77 ratings.

### Do IPC360 or Vacos Smart have ads?

IPC360 shows ads; Vacos Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPC360 or Vacos Smart?

IPC360 ships an update every 2 months, and Vacos Smart every 2 months. Most recently, IPC360 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vacos Smart on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*