IP vs NiView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP
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IP-COM Official App This versatile App allows you to set up, manage and maintain multiple networks. Features: 1. Remotely manage multiple networks at a time 2. Get to know your internet status, configurations, and perform upgrade anytime, anywhere 3. Intuitive network topology presentation IP-COM WiFi App enables you to experience the easiest enterprise networking ever
NiView
Access real-time and historical security footage from your devices. Communicate with visitors remotely and share access with loved ones. Receive timely alerts powered by AI for enhanced home protection.
- Real-time video viewing
- Historical video playback
- Two-way audio calls
- Remote interaction
- Video sharing
- AI humanoid detection
- Intelligent alarm notifications
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NiView is a smart security video service app. Through NiView's video service, you can easily view real-time video, historical video, two-way calls with visitors, remote interaction, and can be shared with friends and relatives at any time. Through NiView's AI humanoid detection and intelligent alarm service, you can receive alarm reminders from monitoring equipment in time, provide you with one-stop functional support and services, and guard your home anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NiView at monthly against IP's every 4 months. IP's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IP ships an update every 4 months, NiView monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP | NiView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (518 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 518 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IP-COM Networks Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Nice Intelligence Co., LTD |
Bugs and requests
IP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NiView
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch after recent updates
- App closes immediately after opening (2-second crash)
- Cameras repeatedly go offline despite full battery and signal strength
- Camera configuration times out repeatedly
- Installation stops at 91% completion
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- Cannot connect to WiFi hotspot during setup
- QR code not readable by app during pairing
- Video playback fails or deletes without viewing
- Notifications not working properly
- Siren alarm cannot be turned off
- App not compatible with certain iOS versions
- Camera detection slow when waking from sleep mode
- Reconnect button fails to restore offline cameras
- Cloud storage fails to save recorded events
- App freezes when adjusting camera zoom
Requested features
15 requests- Motion detection zone selection (grid-based area selection)
- Push notifications for human detection events
- HomeKit integration
- Facial recognition capability
- Manual focus adjustment
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- RTSP protocol support
- Matter certification for smart home compatibility
- Bulk event deletion (select all and delete)
- Night mode with flashing lights only (no siren)
- Auto-hide or collapse UI panel option
- Face ID/biometric authentication
- Arabic language support
- Ability to share app access without additional purchase
- Remote camera reset functionality
- Improved zoom precision controls
In-app purchases
IP
No in-app purchases
NiView
No in-app purchases
