# JHCamera vs ieGeek Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ieGeek Cam at 84% against JHCamera's 5%. ieGeek Cam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 15). JHCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 33) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ieGeek Cam sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JHCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ieGeek Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ieGeek Cam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of JHCamera's written reviews are positive against 84% of ieGeek Cam's.

JHCamera ships an update every 8 days, ieGeek Cam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JHCamera | ieGeek Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhcamera/id1441863806/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 39 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) | [Shenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601747666) |

## What reviewers say

### JHCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhcamera/id1441863806)

View live video streams from compatible camera hardware remotely. Receive message reminders and capture photos or videos. This app requires specific hardware to function.

**Highlights:** Remote video viewing, Live broadcast support, Message reminders, Photo and video capture, Requires JH camera hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


### ieGeek Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home's security with live video streaming and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for any detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action for safety. Access recorded footage and manage your surveillance system remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Video playback, Customizable detection zones, Video sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Month | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 2 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 device for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 duo | $9.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 device for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-2 | $11.99 | per month |
| 4 device for 1 month | $15.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-2 | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription Event 10 | $15.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US Cost | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2 device for 1 year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Affordable and great value
- 📸 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔋 Decent battery life
- 🔒 Reliable security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 📱 App could be more user-friendly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required app permissions
- ⏱️ Slow response times and delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Deletion function not working
- Camera logging out unexpectedly
- Issues with multiple device logins
- Inconsistent video quality and frame rate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize alert sounds
- Longer video recording duration
- Option to disable camera remotely
- Improved integration with smart home platforms
- More advanced motion detection and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JHCamera free?

JHCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ieGeek Cam free?

ieGeek Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JHCamera or ieGeek Cam?

ieGeek Cam is rated higher. JHCamera averages 1.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ieGeek Cam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do JHCamera or ieGeek Cam have ads?

Neither JHCamera nor ieGeek Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JHCamera or ieGeek Cam?

JHCamera ships an update every 8 days, and ieGeek Cam every 2 months. Most recently, JHCamera was updated on October 2, 2026 and ieGeek Cam on October 18, 2026.

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