# iVMS vs cam720

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iVMS at none against cam720's 22. iVMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). cam720's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 75) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. cam720 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iVMS against 4.7 for cam720. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cam720 has 13K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of iVMS's written reviews are positive against 31% of cam720's.

iVMS ships an update every 2 months, cam720 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVMS | cam720 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-4201/id1483021310/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam720/id6444693400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 30.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IST TREID, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483021309) | [Shenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593591376) |

## What reviewers say

### iVMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-4201/id1483021310)

Access live video feeds from compatible surveillance devices remotely. View recorded footage, receive instant motion detection alerts, and manage your security system from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Motion detection alerts, Device management, Cloud P2P support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### cam720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam720/id6444693400)

This mobile client connects to smart cameras for real-time monitoring, video chat, and remote playback. It offers features like automatic tracking of moving objects, zone detection with sound alarms, and intelligent voice control integration. Keep an eye on your home, office, or pets from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Video chat, Remote playback, Automatic tracking, Zone detection with sound alarm, Intelligent voice control

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event based 3-day cloud storage | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Event based 7-day cloud storage | $3.49 | per month |
| AI智能分析-连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Event based 30-day cloud storage | $10.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $15.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| 币种专属套餐 | $1.99 | one-time |
| video save for 3 days（1 month） | $3.99 | one-time |
| video save for 7 days（1 month） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3Day cloud storage quarter package | $9.99 | one-time |
| video save for 7 days（1 month） | $10.49 | one-time |
| 7Day cloud storage quarter package | $15.99 | one-time |
| video save for 30 days（1 month） | $17.99 | one-time |
| video save for 3 days（365 days） | $33.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储季度套餐 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 事件型7天云存储年套餐 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储年套餐 | $179.99 | one-time |
| 无限量任意观看【720天】 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value
- 👍 Awesome and affordable cameras
- 🚀 Excellent quality and features
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Nice product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app with bugs
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and resets
- 🐛 Difficult to set up and configure
- 🐛 Poor cloud storage and playback

**Reported bugs**

- Camera keeps going offline
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Firmware updates fail to install
- Inconsistent performance and connectivity
- Cloud storage and recording issues

**Requested features**

- Add user manual and instructions
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Allow more flexible settings and customization
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Enhance video recording and playback features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVMS free?

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

### Is cam720 free?

cam720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iVMS or cam720?

iVMS is rated higher. iVMS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while cam720 averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do iVMS or cam720 have ads?

cam720 shows ads; iVMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, iVMS or cam720?

iVMS ships an update every 2 months, and cam720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVMS was updated on October 24, 2026 and cam720 on October 27, 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.*