# MVCam vs UniCam

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against MVCam's 1.8. UniCam also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (51 vs 9). MVCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 51 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MVCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

MVCam ships an update every 8 days, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MVCam | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mvcam/id1402176871/reviews) | **[4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### MVCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mvcam/id1402176871)

Monitor your home or office premises with your baby camera. This app allows for video recording, taking snapshots, and two-way voice communication. Remotely configure your camera settings for enhanced security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Home/office premise monitoring, Video recording, Snapshot functionality, Voice transfer, Remote configuration

**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 MVCam free?

MVCam 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, MVCam or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. MVCam averages 1.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do MVCam or UniCam have ads?

Neither MVCam nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MVCam or UniCam?

MVCam ships an update every 8 days, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, MVCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and UniCam on October 27, 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.*