LWS380 vs IPC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LWS380
Access real-time camera feeds from your home, office, or factory remotely. Share your camera ID to allow others to view live footage or recordings and communicate directly. Receive timely alarm notifications to prevent potential losses.
- Real-time camera streaming
- Remote access from anywhere
- TF card recording playback
- Two-way real-time talk
- Alarm detection notifications
- Switchable HD/SD video quality
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You can get real-time camera videos anytime anywhere, such as your home, offices or factories, through LWS380. With sharing your camera ID, your relatives and friends can watch your real-time videos or TF card records and even can make a real-time talk with you. It's convenient to get alarm detections from your camera on time to prevent potential loss for you. It's considerable for you to switch video quality between HD or SD to adjust your network conditions. The most important thing is you can add and operate your camera conveniently to enjoy your beautiful life or to records your precious moments.
IPC
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IPC-Direct is a privacy-first iOS client for connecting directly to your own private NVR / IP camera devices. WHY IPC-DIRECT Many official surveillance apps require your devices to be registered with a third-party cloud service. For users with their own private networking — corporate VPN, dedicated line, or isolated intranet — this is a privacy and compliance concern. IPC-Direct connects to compatible NVR devices directly over a proprietary network protocol, so your video never leaves your network. FEATURES • Multi-split live preview: 1 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 16 channels • Combo preview: combine channels from multiple NVRs in one screen • Recording playback with timeline scrubbing and variable-speed playback • Snapshot capture to Photos • Automatic reconnect after backgrounding • Full landscape support with system orientation lock respected • Local-only credential storage in iOS Keychain PRIVACY • No cloud service. No relay. No analytics. • Video and control signaling flow directly between your iPhone and your own devices. • No advertising identifiers, no third-party tracking. • Read the full privacy policy at https://xusony.github.io/ipc-direct/ PREREQUISITES You must own a compatible NVR or IP camera and have network access to it (LAN, VPN, or port mapping). This app does not include or sell any hardware. DISCLAIMER IPC-Direct is developed by an independent developer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any device manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IPC at none against LWS380's shown. LWS380's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | LWS380 | IPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 岸冰 梁 | 斌华 许 |
In-app purchases
LWS380
No in-app purchases
IPC
No in-app purchases
