# V380S vs UniCam

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against V380S's 2.7. UniCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). V380S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (352 vs 51). On price 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. V380S asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V380S has 352 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of V380S's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

V380S ships an update every 2 months, UniCam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | V380S | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380s/id1168968245/reviews) | **[4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **352** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [庆尧 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160057301) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### V380S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380s/id1168968245)

Manage your smart home cameras remotely with this application. View live video streams, engage in audio and video chats, and receive instant alerts for detected activity. Control camera movement and access recorded footage with ease.

**Highlights:** Multi-user real-time video viewing, Audio and video chat, Remote video playback, Alarm detection with pop-up messages, Pan/tilt control and presets, Wifi Smartlink configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good picture quality
- 🚀 Decent for the price
- 👍 Easy setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unclear instructions
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Windows/web app version
- Ability to record and playback videos
- Improved notification system
- Ability to access camera remotely


### UniCam

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

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** AI Event Analysis for custom alerts, Repurpose old phones as cameras, Universal IP camera support, 24/7 live streaming, Two-way audio and siren, Pan-Tilt-Zoom control, Apple TV integration

**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 V380S free?

V380S 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, V380S or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. V380S averages 2.7 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do V380S or UniCam have ads?

V380S shows ads; UniCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, V380S or UniCam?

V380S ships an update every 2 months, and UniCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, V380S was updated on October 29, 2026 and UniCam on October 29, 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.*