AppCam Solo vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AppCam Solo asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
AppCam Solo ships an update monthly, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppCam Solo | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (891 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 891 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uniden Corporation | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
AppCam Solo
IP Scanner
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
AppCam Solo
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- 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
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