Cloud IPC vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud IPC
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.
- Add IP cameras
- Configure camera settings
- View live video streams
- Access recorded footage
- Redesigned user interface
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All-new design the user interface and software architecture of the APP, to provide you better user experience. With "Cloud IPC", you can add your IPC（IP Camera） in minutes, config your IP Camera，get live view and view recordings. With "Cloud IPC"APP, you can: - Add products - Config your IP Camera,such as time,alarm,recordings - View live video from IP camera anywhere,anytime - View recordings in IP Camera
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VMS at none against Cloud IPC's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cloud IPC ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud IPC | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文辉 胡 | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Cloud IPC
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
