# IPVideo vs Aaron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aaron at 46% against IPVideo's 0%. Aaron also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (45 vs 3). IPVideo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aaron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IPVideo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aaron holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aaron has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IPVideo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Aaron's.

IPVideo ships an update every 3 months, Aaron monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPVideo | Aaron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipvideo/id1508250779/reviews) | **[4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaron-virtual-camera-and-viewer/id1567804836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 583 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shih Wei Wan](https://appshunter.io/developer/995159418) | [Master Home Security s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549567734) |

## What reviewers say

### IPVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipvideo/id1508250779)

Access and manage your NVR, DVR, and IP cameras remotely. Monitor live feeds, control PTZ cameras, receive motion alerts, and review recordings from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote live monitoring, PTZ camera control, Motion detection alerts, Remote recording playback, Two-way audio communication, Digital zoom and focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aaron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaron-virtual-camera-and-viewer/id1567804836)

Transform two devices into a reliable home security system. Monitor your home remotely with features like motion detection, two-way video, and HD quality streaming. Supports a wide range of cameras and offers unlimited device pairing.

**Highlights:** Multi-device monitoring, Two-way video, HD video quality, Motion detection, HomeKit & Onvif camera support, Unlimited reach (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, LTE, 5G), MAC app support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH of Premium Account | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 YEAR of Premium Account | $30.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPVideo free?

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

### Is Aaron free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPVideo or Aaron?

Aaron is rated higher. IPVideo averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Aaron averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.

### Do IPVideo or Aaron have ads?

Neither IPVideo nor Aaron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPVideo or Aaron?

IPVideo ships an update every 3 months, and Aaron monthly. Most recently, IPVideo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Aaron on September 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.*