Comparison

NVDP vs RIC

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

Head to head
About

NVDP

Monitor your home remotely with this app, connecting to your WiFi-enabled video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors instantly on your iPhone or iPad, and review recorded footage.

Highlights
  • Remote home monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant call/alarm notifications
  • View video history
  • HD video streaming
  • Wire-free operation
Features
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, NVDP lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting NVDP to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, NVDP lets you watch your home easily. With NVDP, you are always Home. Features: 100% Wire-free for working. 180°wide view. IP65 Waterproof. 6 months long working time. Two-way full-duplex communication. 720P HD video, low bandwidth cost. Seconds fast response even at sleep mode.

About

RIC

Access and view your IP cameras remotely via mobile network or WiFi. Supports various stream types and offers features like mute, volume, and screenshots for home security.

Highlights
  • Remote IP camera access
  • Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS, ONVIF
  • Cross-platform (iOS, Mac OS)
  • Mute, volume, and screenshot functions
  • Customizable home security solution
Features
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Remotely access and view your ip camera over mobile network or WiFi, digital video recorder, network recorder and webcam FEATURES 1) Connect RTSP, MJPEG, HLS and ONVIF streams 2) Cross-Platform app: iOS, Mac OS. You can download ip camera viewer for iPad, iPhone, Macbook, and Mac. 3) Mute, volume, screenshot features 4) Private, customizable solution for home security Get this app today and monitor your cams in one click!

Screenshots

NVDP4 screens
RIC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NVDP at Free against RIC's $1.99. NVDP also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). RIC's advantage is rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NVDP is free to download; RIC costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIC holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NVDP's written reviews are positive against 20% of RIC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NVDP ships an update every 5 months, RIC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NVDP versus RIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNVDPRIC
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)2.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.Andreii Simaranov

Customer experience

NVDP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral23.5%
Negative76.5%

RIC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

NVDP

No in-app purchases

None

RIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NVDP free?
NVDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIC free?
RIC costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NVDP or RIC?
RIC is rated higher. NVDP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RIC averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NVDP or RIC have ads?
Neither NVDP nor RIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NVDP or RIC?
NVDP ships an update every 5 months, and RIC every 3 weeks. Most recently, NVDP was updated on November 2, 2026 and RIC on November 3, 2026.

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