Comparison

AppCam Solo vs IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

AppCam Solo

This smart camera offers full HD, weatherproof surveillance with a wide viewing angle and advanced power-saving technology. It provides wire-free, flexible installation and remote access via a smartphone app, with motion detection and two-way talk capabilities for home security.

Highlights
  • Full HD weatherproof camera
  • Wire-free, battery-powered with long standby
  • 110-degree viewing angle
  • Magnetic and screw base mounting options
  • Wi-Fi connectivity with SD card recording
  • Remote access via smartphone app
  • Motion and sound detection notifications
  • Two-way real-time talk
Features
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The App Cam Solo is a full HD, weatherproof smart camera. Completely wire-free, the AppCam is battery powered with advanced power-saving technology featuring up to 180 days standby time. With quick and easy installation, the camera can be placed anywhere inside or outside of the home. Offering a 110-degree viewing angle, which provides a greater field of vision, the AppCam Solo can be fitted to any flat surface with an easy-to-install magnetic base. Also included is an optional screw base for those less easy-to-reach areas, such as the front door. Cameras can be mounted at an angle to suit any situation and easily moved around the home without the need to re-wire or place near a power source, providing complete flexibility when setting up viewing angles. The AppCam Solo connects directly to the local Wi-Fi network and features motion detection recording directly to an SD card. Users can access the App Cam Solo with a Smartphone or tablet via the free to download Uniden Solo app, which also provides users remote access to the cameras to check-in from anywhere in the world. With optional app push notifications when motion or sound is detected, users can be reassured the home is safe while at work or on holiday. Users can connect as many cameras as they wish in areas such as the driveway, garage, front and back entrances and upstairs. The camera can even be used to check on pets or babies while in other areas of the house. The camera features PIR motion sensor, which detects movement and will send notifications to the user via the app. Users have the ability to two-way talk in real time through the camera, for easy communication with visitors including couriers, while also acting as a deterrent to unwanted guests. The flexible, innovative Uniden App Cam Solo camera provides peace of mind at home or while away.

About

IP Scanner

This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Fast network scanning
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Save and review past scans
  • PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
  • Save and import custom device lists
  • Import/export scan results
Features
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6

Screenshots

AppCam Solo4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Scanner at 60% against AppCam Solo's 14%. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (891 vs 5). AppCam Solo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). On price, update cadence and ads 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. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AppCam Solo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 891 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of AppCam Solo's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppCam Solo ships an update monthly, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AppCam Solo versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppCam SoloIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (891 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews60.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5891 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniden CorporationMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

AppCam Solo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

IP Scanner

All ratings891 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

AppCam Solo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unstable on macOS
  • Inconsistent scan results across devices
  • Loses custom device names after scans
  • Detects devices that are no longer on the network

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to print selected fields
  • Include notes in printouts
  • Resizable settings window
  • Option to block or remove devices
  • Improved device identification

In-app purchases

None

AppCam Solo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is AppCam Solo free?
AppCam Solo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppCam Solo or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. AppCam Solo averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 891 ratings.
Do AppCam Solo or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither AppCam Solo nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppCam Solo or IP Scanner?
AppCam Solo ships an update monthly, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, AppCam Solo was updated on October 16, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 17, 2026.

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