# VZview vs 24H Cam

The clearest difference is rating: 24H Cam at 1.8 against VZview's 1.0. 24H Cam also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). VZview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 24H Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VZview asks for nothing beyond the download.

24H Cam holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 24H Cam has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VZview ships an update every 5 months, 24H Cam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VZview | 24H Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vzview/id1460545220/reviews) | **[1.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/24h-cam/id1619945357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FPC SECURITY CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222200613) | [meshare Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945280395) |

## What reviewers say

### VZview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vzview/id1460545220)

This application enables remote live viewing of NVRs and IP cameras that support Cloud P2P. Users can access real-time video feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant notifications for motion detection events. It provides a convenient way to monitor security cameras from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera monitoring, Video playback of recordings, Motion detection alerts, Remote access to NVRs/IP cameras, Cloud P2P support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 24H Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/24h-cam/id1619945357)

Control smart home devices and stay connected with loved ones through cloud services. Enjoy a smart home experience with remote access and monitoring capabilities.

**Highlights:** Smart home device control, Cloud services integration, Remote monitoring, Subscription plans for cloud storage, Automatic renewal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Devices | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Devices | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Devices | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Devices | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 8 Devices | $39.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 4 Devices | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Devices | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Devices | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality video
- 👶 Great baby camera
- 🔒 Compact and powerful security camera
- 💡 Advanced motion detection (human, car, animal)
- 🏠 Ability to watch saved videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App randomly crashes
- ❌ Infrared/spotlight reflection on glass
- ⏳ Time stamp missing on recorded footage
- 🚫 QR code scanning failure
- 📉 Cloud playback not clean

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly crashes
- Request failure on notifications
- Infrared lights and spotlight reflect off glass
- Time stamp not present on saved footage
- QR code scanning does not work

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off infrared lights and spotlight
- Include time stamp on saved footage
- Improve SD card file saving process
- More quality of life customizations
- Fix cloud playback issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VZview free?

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

### Is 24H Cam free?

24H Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VZview or 24H Cam?

24H Cam is rated higher. VZview averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 24H Cam averages 1.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do VZview or 24H Cam have ads?

Neither VZview nor 24H Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VZview or 24H Cam?

VZview ships an update every 5 months, and 24H Cam every 3 months. Most recently, VZview was updated on November 3, 2026 and 24H Cam on November 12, 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.*