Comparison

IPVideo vs IP Cam 2 Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPVideo

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
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IPVideo is the remote video application for NVR, DVR, and IP camera products. Features include remote live monitoring, digital output triggering, digital input alarm detection, camera motion detection, PTZ camera control, two-way audio communication to a camera, remote focus for auto focus camera, digital zoom. Remote playback feature can search recording for NVR or DVR. SD card recording of an IP camera can be searched and viewed. Motion and alarm events can be notified via Apple Push Notification Service. By clicking on the event, the event can be easily reviewed. PTZ features include preset recall, pan, tilt, and zoom for a PTZ, auto pan for patrol mode. More features such as camera groping views and matrix view with user authentications are supported. For compatibility with your device, please contact your hardware manufacturer or vendor.

About

IP Cam 2 Lite

This free smart home security app allows you to manage compatible IP cameras. Monitor live streams from multiple cameras, whether you're at home or away.

Highlights
  • Manage compatible IP cameras
  • Connect up to 4 cameras
  • Live stream from home network
  • Live stream from outside network
  • DIY security system management
Features
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Monitor your compatible IP cameras from one convenient app. IP CAM 2 Lite lets you connect and manage up to four cameras, view live video while at home or away, and keep an eye on the people and places that matter most. The app supports selected Sercomm, Rogers, ADT, iCamera and related IP camera models, including: Sercomm RC8030, iCamera1, iCamera2, RC8221, RC8221D, OC821D, RC8230, RC8025B ADT and RC8221 ADT Features include: • Connect and manage up to four compatible IP cameras • View live video on your home network • Access supported cameras while away from home • Simple camera management and navigation • Support resources available directly within the app A compatible IP camera and network connection are required.

Screenshots

IPVideo4 screens
IP Cam 2 Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Cam 2 Lite at 100% against IPVideo's 0%. IPVideo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPVideo ships an update every 3 months, IP Cam 2 Lite every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPVideo versus IP Cam 2 Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPVideoIP Cam 2 Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShih Wei WaniDesignTECH Inc

Customer experience

IPVideo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Cam 2 Lite

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPVideo

No in-app purchases

None

IP Cam 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPVideo free?
IPVideo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Cam 2 Lite free?
IP Cam 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPVideo or IP Cam 2 Lite have ads?
Neither IPVideo nor IP Cam 2 Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPVideo or IP Cam 2 Lite?
IPVideo ships an update every 3 months, and IP Cam 2 Lite every 29 months. Most recently, IPVideo was updated on August 2, 2026 and IP Cam 2 Lite on September 13, 2026.

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