VMS Client vs Local Camera Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VMS Client
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VMS client is simple and easy-to-use client app for VMS (Video Management System) server, which you can download from our homepage. You can monitor live videos and playback recorded video from the VMS server.
Local Camera Viewer
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Local Cam is a simple and powerful local IP camera viewer for RTSP and ONVIF-compatible cameras. Add cameras from popular brands such as TP-Link/Tapo/VIGI, Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Bosch, and other ONVIF cameras. Discover cameras on your local network, save RTSP and ONVIF settings, switch between main stream and sub stream, and view multiple live feeds in a customizable grid. Features: - Add local IP cameras using RTSP and ONVIF - Search for compatible cameras on your local network - Support for popular camera brands and custom stream paths - View main stream or sub stream - PTZ controls for supported ONVIF cameras - Multi-camera stream grid - Fullscreen landscape monitoring view - Designed for local network camera access Local Cam is built for users who want direct local access to their IP cameras without relying on cloud camera features. Camera availability and PTZ support may vary depending on camera model, firmware, RTSP/ONVIF configuration, network access, and login credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Local Camera Viewer at every 4 days against VMS Client's monthly. 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.
VMS Client ships an update monthly, Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMS Client | Local Camera Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Young June Jung | Geekpoint Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
VMS Client
No in-app purchases
Local Camera Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VMS Client free?
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Do VMS Client or Local Camera Viewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, VMS Client or Local Camera Viewer?
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