# Zencam Security vs UniCam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zencam Security at none against UniCam's 13. Zencam Security also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 5). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Zencam Security against 4.5 for UniCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 50 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Zencam Security's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

Zencam Security ships an update every 4 months, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zencam Security | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencam-security/id1310253153/reviews)** | [4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### Zencam Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencam-security/id1310253153)

Connect and manage your IP cameras remotely. View live feeds from anywhere in the world after initial setup with the companion hardware.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, IP camera configuration, Global access, Live feed monitoring

**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 Zencam Security free?

Zencam Security 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, Zencam Security or UniCam?

Zencam Security is rated higher. Zencam Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do Zencam Security or UniCam have ads?

Neither Zencam Security nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zencam Security or UniCam?

Zencam Security ships an update every 4 months, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, Zencam Security was updated on October 22, 2026 and UniCam on October 24, 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.*