Comparison

RPi Camera Viewer vs iCameraPlus

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

Head to head
About

RPi Camera Viewer

Stream live video from a Raspberry Pi camera directly to your iOS device. The app automatically scans your local network for available cameras and displays a list, allowing you to tap and view the feed from any detected camera.

Highlights
  • Stream H.264 video
  • Raspberry Pi camera support
  • Local network scanning
  • Tap to view camera feed
  • Open source (MIT License)
Features
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This program plays a raw H.264 video stream from a Raspberry Pi camera. The program is open source and is available on GitHub under the MIT License at: https://github.com/ShawnBaker/iOS_RPiCameraViewer Details on how to use this program are available at: http://frozen.ca/rpi-camera-viewer-for-ios Details on how to generate video on the Raspberry Pi are available at: http://frozen.ca/streaming-raw-h-264-from-a-raspberry-pi In a nutshell, when you start the program it scans the local network for cameras and shows you the resulting list. Tapping on one of the camera names displays the video from that camera.

About

iCameraPlus

Features
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iCameraPlus turns any old iPhone into a powerful security camera — no extra hardware needed. Mount a spare iPhone, press REC, and keep an eye on what matters from anywhere. WATCH LIVE FROM ANYWHERE See your camera in real time from any web browser. No extra app needed on the viewing device — just sign in to your private panel. REMOTE CONTROL Start or stop recording, switch between front and back camera, and change quality or clip length right from the web — even while you're away from the phone. RECORDING LOCK (NEW) While recording, the screen locks itself against stray or ghost touches — a pocket tap can't stop your camera. Hold the lock button for 3 seconds to unlock; it relocks automatically after 10 seconds. FLEXIBLE PLANS — UP TO 2.4 TB Choose what fits you: 2, 4, 6, or 8 cameras with 600 GB, 1.2 TB, 1.8 TB, or 2.4 TB of private cloud storage. Upgrade or downgrade anytime — the change is prorated automatically. CONTINUOUS RECORDING Records in back-to-back clips so nothing is missed. When storage fills up, the oldest clips are removed automatically to make room for new footage. SECURE PRIVATE CLOUD Recordings are uploaded to your own private cloud over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and kept in your personal archive. Browse and play them from any browser. HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO H.264 video with AAC audio. Choose 480p, 720p, or 1080p. A timestamp and camera name are stamped onto every frame. BATTERY-FRIENDLY Keep the iPhone plugged in with the app open; the screen dims automatically while recording to save power. (iOS requires the app to stay open for the camera to record.) FLEXIBLE CLIPS Set clip length from 2 to 30 minutes. Browse, play, and delete recordings right inside the app. MULTI-LANGUAGE English, Turkish, German, and French — including the permission prompts. PRIVACY FIRST Your video is recorded on your device and uploaded only to your own private archive. Audio is off by default and records only if you enable it. We never store, share, or sell your footage. SUBSCRIPTION - Four auto-renewable yearly plans: iCameraPlus Yearly (2 cameras), 4 Cameras Yearly, 6 Cameras Yearly, and 8 Cameras Yearly — each with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. - The price is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. - If you buy during the free trial, any unused trial time is forfeited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://icameraplus.com/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://icameraplus.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

RPi Camera Viewer4 screens
iCameraPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RPi Camera Viewer at none against iCameraPlus's 1. RPi Camera Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCameraPlus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RPi Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RPi Camera Viewer versus iCameraPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPi Camera VieweriCameraPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShawn BakerMustafa Pat

In-app purchases

None

RPi Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iCameraPlus

Subscriptions1
  • Archive Access — Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RPi Camera Viewer free?
RPi Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCameraPlus free?
iCameraPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RPi Camera Viewer or iCameraPlus have ads?
Neither RPi Camera Viewer nor iCameraPlus shows ads.

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