# SmartJoin vs UniCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartJoin at 100% against UniCam's 31%. SmartJoin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (45 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SmartJoin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SmartJoin's written reviews are positive against 31% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartJoin | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartjoin/id1102859121/reviews) | **[4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alf Watt](https://appshunter.io/developer/546033584) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartJoin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartjoin/id1102859121)

Easily connect to Wi-Fi networks by generating and scanning QR codes. Avoid manual searching and typing passwords. The app also supports scanning other QR codes, including URLs.

**Highlights:** Generate Wi-Fi QR codes, Scan Wi-Fi QR codes, Connect to Wi-Fi without password, Scan URL QR codes, Display custom QR codes, Customize QR code colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

**Highlights:** Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion, Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP), 24/7 live streaming, Instant motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Remote PTZ control, Smart camera discovery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| MAX - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartJoin free?

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

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartJoin or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. SmartJoin averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.

### Do SmartJoin or UniCam have ads?

Neither SmartJoin nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartJoin or UniCam?

SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, SmartJoin was updated on June 1, 2026 and UniCam on September 21, 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.*