Comparison

Axis IP Camera Viewer vs Videoloft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Axis IP Camera Viewer

Connect to and monitor your Axis IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control camera movement, and record video or take snapshots with ease. Supports secure connections and offers battery optimization for extended use.

Highlights
  • View H.264, Mpeg4, Jpeg, Mjpeg cameras
  • Hand and optical zooming
  • Remote video recording and snapshots
  • PTZ camera control and presets
  • HTTPS/SSL secure connection
  • Battery optimized viewing
  • Selectable video scaling
Features
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!!! NOTICE: We are a third party developers team who developed this application to view Axis IP cameras. We do not sell or distribute any of Axis products.. Keep a close eye on what's happening in your home or office. Let you connect to your Axis IP cameras, monitor them (view, control, record remotely). Main features: - Viewing H.264 (hardware accelerated), Mpeg4, Jpeg or Mjpeg cameras. - Hand zooming or Optical zooming (for supported cameras). - Easy to record video or take snapshot with several taps. - Pan, tilt or move to predefined presets (for PTZ cameras). - Support HTTPS/SSL (secure connection). - Battery optimized for long viewing time, especially when viewing multiple cameras at once. - Selectable video scaling mode that fits your device's screen. - Very easy to use interface. Supported models: - 200+ - 205 - 206[M/W] - 207[M/W] - 208/209 - 2100 - 210[A] - 2110 - 211[A/M/W] - 212 PTZ[-V] - 2120 - 213 PTZ - 2130 PTZ/R - 214 PTZ - 215 PTZ - 216 M/FD - 221 - 223M/FD - 231D - 233D - 2400 Video Server - 2401 Video Server - 240Q Video Server - 241Q/S Video Server - 2420 - 243Q/SA Video Server - A8004-VE - F34 Surveillance System - F41 Main Unit - F44 Main Unit - M10 - M1004-W - M1010 - M1011-W - M1013 - M1014 - M1025 - M1030 - M1031-W - M1033-W - M1034-W - M1054 - M1065-LW - M1101 - M1103 - M1104 - M1113-E - M1114-E - M1124-E - M1125-E - M1144-L - M1145-L - M2014-E - M2025-LE - M3004-V - M3005-V - M3006-V - M3007-PV - M3011 - M3014 - M3024-LVE - M3025-VE - M3026-VE - M3027-LVE - M3044-V - M3045-W/V - M3046-V - M3104-LVE - M3113-R/VE - M3114-R/VE - M3203-V - M3204-V - M5013-V - M5014 - M7001 - M7010 - M7011 - M7014 - M7016 - M7104 - P12 - P1204 - P1214-E - P1224-E - P1234-E - P1311 - P1343-E - P1344-E - P1346-E - P1347-E - P1353-E - P1354-E - P1355-E - P1357-E - P1364-E - P1365-E - P1405-E/LE - P1424-E/LE - P1425-E/LE - P1427-E/LE - P1428-E - P1435-E/LE - P3214-V/VE - P3215-V/VE - P3225-LVE - P3301-V - P3304-V - P3343-V/VE - P3344-V/VE - P3346-V/VE - P3353 - P3354 - P3363-V/VE - P3364-V/VE - P3365-V/VE - P3367-V/VE - P3384-V/VE - P3707-PE - P3904-R - P3905-R/RE - P3915-R - P5414-E - P5512-E - P5514-E - P5515-E - P5515-E - P5522-E - P5532-E - P5534-E - P5544 - P5635-E - P7210 Video Encoder - P7214 Video Encoder - P7216 Video Encoder - P7224 Video Encoder - P8514 - Q1602-E - Q1604-E - Q1614-E - Q1615-E - Q1755-E - Q1765-LE - Q1910-E - Q1921-E - Q1922-E - Q3505-VE - Q3709-PVE - Q6032-C/E - Q6034-C/E - Q6035-C/E - Q6042-S/E - Q6044-S/C/E - Q6045-C/E - Q6128-E - Q7401 Video Encoder - Q7404 Video Encoder - Q7406 Video Encoder - Q7424-R Video Encoder - Q7436 Video Encoder - V5915 -...

About

Videoloft

Centralize your surveillance system with this cloud-based video management solution. Access live and recorded footage from any device, manage multiple sites and cameras from a single platform, and benefit from secure offsite cloud backup. Upgrade your existing CCTV hardware without replacement.

Highlights
  • Centralized multi-site visibility
  • Affordable cloud VMS
  • Access from any device
  • Secure offsite cloud backup
  • Enterprise-grade user management
  • Integrates with existing hardware
Features
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Videoloft is the simple, secure, and affordable way to centralize your surveillance system and modernize the way you manage your CCTV. Whether you’re overseeing a single office or hundreds of sites, Videoloft transforms your existing cameras into a powerful Cloud Video Management System (VMS) that works seamlessly across mobile and web apps. Multi site visibility, one app No more juggling multiple recorders, logins, or apps. Videoloft’s cloud based CCTV viewer mobile app and web-based VMS bring all your cameras - across different brands, recorders, and sites - into one central platform. Perfect for enterprises managing security across offices, retail chains, warehouses, or campuses. Affordable cloud VMS at scale Videoloft delivers enterprise grade video management at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Eliminate expensive servers and recorders, reduce IT overhead, and scale effortlessly as your business grows. Access from anywhere, on any device Whether you’re in the office, on the go, or at home, Videoloft keeps you connected. Instantly view live and recorded footage from the Videoloft app or securely log into the web-based VMS on your desktop. Never lose critical footage Protect your organization against recorder failures, theft, or damage with secure offsite cloud backup. Record locally and to the cloud, or capture directly to the cloud at up to 4K (8MP) resolution. Access video anytime via the app or web platform. Enterprise-grade user management Add unlimited users at no additional cost and control exactly who can view, manage, or share footage. Ideal for businesses with multiple stakeholders or distributed security teams. Upgrade, don’t replace Videoloft integrates with the hardware you already own. Compatible with leading brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, Lorex, Wisenet, and more, plus any ONVIF-compatible cameras. Simply connect via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter to get going - setup is quick, remote, and requires no complex IT configuration. Compatible cameras, NVRs and DVRs Videoloft works with a wide range of IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs, including all Axis, Hikvision (and OEMs), Dahua, Unv, and Lorex devices, plus any ONVIF supported models from brands like Amcrest, Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, and Wisenet. Videoloft makes enterprise level video management simple, secure, and affordable. Manage all your sites from one powerful platform. Upgrade your surveillance system today without replacing it. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit videoloft.com/terms and videoloft.com/privacy.

Screenshots

Axis IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Videoloft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Videoloft at none against Axis IP Camera Viewer's 1. Videoloft also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 15). Axis IP Camera Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Axis IP Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Videoloft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Axis IP Camera Viewer against 4.8 for Videoloft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 67 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Axis IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Videoloft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axis IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 7 months, Videoloft monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Axis IP Camera Viewer versus Videoloft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxis IP Camera ViewerVideoloft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1567 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAI PHAM VU HOANGVideoloft Ltd

Customer experience

Axis IP Camera Viewer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Videoloft

All ratings67 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Axis IP Camera Viewer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$3.99
None

Videoloft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axis IP Camera Viewer free?
Axis IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Videoloft free?
Videoloft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Axis IP Camera Viewer or Videoloft?
Videoloft is rated higher. Axis IP Camera Viewer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Videoloft averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do Axis IP Camera Viewer or Videoloft have ads?
Neither Axis IP Camera Viewer nor Videoloft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axis IP Camera Viewer or Videoloft?
Axis IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 7 months, and Videoloft monthly. Most recently, Axis IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Videoloft on November 11, 2026.

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