# LookCam vs Camera Trap Wireless

The clearest difference is rating: LookCam at 3.9 against Camera Trap Wireless's 1.9. LookCam also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 8) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). Camera Trap Wireless's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LookCam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Camera Trap Wireless sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LookCam holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LookCam has 2.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of LookCam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Camera Trap Wireless's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LookCam | Camera Trap Wireless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookcam/id1460758870/reviews)** | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-trap-wireless/id1590983366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **14.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [金平 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573257505) | [SINOPLUS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822492387) |

## What reviewers say

### LookCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookcam/id1460758870)

View and manage plug-and-play IP cameras remotely. This client allows real-time video streaming, two-way audio, and PTZ control. It also supports user account and device parameter management, along with recorded data access.

**Highlights:** Real-time IP camera video viewing, Two-way audio communication, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control, User account management, Device parameter configuration, Access to recorded data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alarm Push With Picture | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/Event cloud storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/Allday cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Allday cloud storage | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120D/1M/Allday cloud storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7D/6M/Allday cloud storage | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Allday cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 120D/12M/Allday cloud storage | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Responsive app
- 🔒 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔇 Poor audio quality
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
- 🤔 Confusing settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to view/download recorded videos
- Inconsistent cloud storage functionality
- Incorrect time/date stamps on recordings
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust video bitrate
- Bluetooth audio support
- Faster video playback controls
- Improved motion detection and notifications
- Multiple camera management


### Camera Trap Wireless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-trap-wireless/id1590983366)

Control and monitor trail cameras remotely. View transmitted pictures, adjust settings, and check battery, SD card, and signal status for multiple cameras.

**Highlights:** Long-range control, Connect multiple cameras, View transmitted pictures, Configure camera settings, Monitor battery level, Check SD card space, View signal strength

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quaterly Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LookCam free?

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

### Is Camera Trap Wireless free?

Camera Trap Wireless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LookCam or Camera Trap Wireless?

LookCam is rated higher. LookCam averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Camera Trap Wireless averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do LookCam or Camera Trap Wireless have ads?

LookCam shows ads; Camera Trap Wireless does not.

### Which is updated more often, LookCam or Camera Trap Wireless?

LookCam ships an update monthly, and Camera Trap Wireless monthly. Most recently, LookCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Camera Trap Wireless on November 3, 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.*