# Cloud IPC vs Synology LiveCam

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud IPC at 4.7 against Synology LiveCam's 2.4. Cloud IPC also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Synology LiveCam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cloud IPC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synology LiveCam has 38 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cloud IPC's written reviews are positive against 31% of Synology LiveCam's.

Cloud IPC ships an update every 2 months, Synology LiveCam every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud IPC | Synology LiveCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059/reviews)** | [2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文辉 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/957660474) | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud IPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059)

Easily add and configure your IP cameras in minutes. Access live video feeds and review recorded footage from anywhere, anytime. The app features a redesigned interface for an improved user experience.

**Highlights:** Add IP cameras, Configure camera settings, View live video streams, Access recorded footage, Redesigned user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synology LiveCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-livecam/id1334020755)

Transform your mobile device into an IP camera. Stream live footage, access recordings, and take snapshots directly from your phone. Requires a Synology NAS or NVR and a Surveillance Device License.

**Highlights:** Mobile device as IP camera, Live streaming, View recordings, Take snapshots, Local file storage, Pair with Surveillance Station

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud IPC free?

Cloud IPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Synology LiveCam free?

Synology LiveCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud IPC or Synology LiveCam?

Cloud IPC is rated higher. Cloud IPC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Synology LiveCam averages 2.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Cloud IPC or Synology LiveCam have ads?

Cloud IPC shows ads; Synology LiveCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud IPC or Synology LiveCam?

Cloud IPC ships an update every 2 months, and Synology LiveCam every 6 months. Most recently, Cloud IPC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synology LiveCam on October 22, 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.*