IST vs Camect Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IST
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Main functions: - Monitor live video streaming from ipdoorbell/ipcamera through 2G/3G/4G connection. - Snapshot picture from live video. - Two-way audio monitor (Simplex or duplex refer to actual model). - Support call notification for IPdoorbell or motion detection alarm for ip camera. - Support QRCode scan/LAN search/Manually input UID.
Camect Viewer
Access live and recorded video from your smart camera hub. Receive instant notifications for detected activity and review alerts directly within the app. Initial setup requires a separate hub configuration.
- Live video streaming
- Recorded video playback
- Activity alerts and notifications
- Remote camera access
- Hub integration
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Camect Viewer connects you to the cameras on your Camect smart camera hub. Receive notifications from your cameras when interesting activity occurs, and click through to review the alerts, or to access live or recorded video. Please note that Camect Viewer does not currently allow you to configure or activate a Camect hub. Before you can use it, please activate and configure your Camect hub by following the instructions at camect.com/welcome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Camect Viewer at every 2 months against IST's every 37 months. IST's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). 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.
IST ships an update every 37 months, Camect Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IST | Camect Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IST-MyDoor | Camect Inc |
In-app purchases
IST
No in-app purchases
Camect Viewer
No in-app purchases
