Comparison

InView Pro 5 vs FolderCam

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

Head to head
About

InView Pro 5

This app allows remote monitoring of InView Pro 5 devices, supporting advanced camera features like panoramic and thermal imaging. It provides instant event notifications, quick access to recordings, and customizable controls for effortless security management.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring
  • Advanced camera support (panoramic, fisheye, thermal)
  • Thermal anomaly alarms
  • IP camera IVS event notifications
  • Smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications
  • Quick access to recordings and playback
  • Customizable quick functions
Features
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Seamlessly integrates with the full range of InView Pro 5 devices for remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. Supports advanced camera features, including panoramic, fisheye, and thermal imaging. Enables thermal anomaly alarms, IP camera IVS event notifications, and smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications with quick access to recordings and playback. The key features of InView Pro 5 Application include: 1.Brand-new UI for an enhanced visual experience. 2.New playback animation effects for smoother operation. 3.Quick device sharing for easier access. 4.Supports P2P v2 for faster and more stable connections. 5.Instant event alarm notifications with pop-up alerts. 6.One-click arming/disarming for effortless security control. 7.Added full-screen (portrait mode) viewing for better monitoring. 8.Customizable quick functions to configure your most-used features. 9.New lighting controls, including white light, warning lights, and flashing lights.

About

FolderCam

Features
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Work photos belong in work folders. Choose a folder and take a photo. FolderCam saves it straight to that folder. When the job is done, select several photos and delete them together. Your personal Photos library stays separate. New photos and videos are not automatically added to your device’s Photos library. For all kinds of work Product checks, shop displays, meetings, receipts, deliveries and equipment records: keep each task in its own folder. Find, record and organize • Search by photo title, note or place. • Add a title, note, date and place to each photo. Find and choose places with Apple Maps. • Select multiple photos to move, share or delete together. • Capture photos and videos, scan documents, and use a timer or grid. Set photo retention by folder Photos stay until you delete them by default. If you enable automatic deletion for a folder, its chosen retention period applies to new captures made afterward. Expired photos are removed when you open the app. Switch a photo to Keep before it expires if you still need it. Start free. Do more with Premium. Basic capture, app storage, date selection, standard folder retention, Photos export and direct sharing are free. FolderCam Premium adds unlimited folders, custom retention and deletion schedules, Cloud or Files saving, time and location stamps, ZIP sharing and markup undo. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a lifetime purchase. The current price is shown before purchase. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Your photos and data Photos stay on your device with no automatic upload. Optional Apple or Google sign-in uses Firebase Authentication; it does not back up photos or change Apple purchases. Firebase stores your account ID and provider profile, such as name and email. Delete the account in Settings. Files providers receive copies only when you choose Save to Cloud or Files. RevenueCat receives an anonymous customer identifier and purchase history for Premium verification, subscription management and purchase analytics. Free users may see ads in the library and after some exports; Premium removes ads. Google AdMob may process device identifiers, app interactions and approximate location for ad delivery and measurement. Location permission is requested for Use Current Location or Premium location stamps. Deleting the app deletes its library; export important photos first. Device backups follow iOS settings. Usage analytics is on by default. A previous choice to turn it off remains respected. Firebase receives app interaction events; photos, folder names and precise location are not sent. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

InView Pro 54 screens
FolderCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FolderCam at 100% against InView Pro 5's 0%. FolderCam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). InView Pro 5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. FolderCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.90 per month. InView Pro 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FolderCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of InView Pro 5's written reviews are positive against 100% of FolderCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InView Pro 5 ships an update every 3 months, FolderCam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
InView Pro 5 versus FolderCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInView Pro 5FolderCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宏宝 刘Zrindy LLC

Customer experience

InView Pro 5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FolderCam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

InView Pro 5

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FolderCam

Subscriptions2
  • FolderCam Premium Monthly$1.901 Month
  • FolderCam Premium Annual7 Days trial$5.901 Year
One-time1
  • FolderCam Premium Lifetime$9.90

Questions

Is InView Pro 5 free?
InView Pro 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FolderCam free?
FolderCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InView Pro 5 or FolderCam?
FolderCam is rated higher. InView Pro 5 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FolderCam averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do InView Pro 5 or FolderCam have ads?
FolderCam shows ads; InView Pro 5 does not.
Which is updated more often, InView Pro 5 or FolderCam?
InView Pro 5 ships an update every 3 months, and FolderCam every 2 days. Most recently, InView Pro 5 was updated on October 11, 2026 and FolderCam on October 24, 2026.

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