Comparison

Ifovea Cloud vs 16 Relay Controller

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

Head to head
About

Ifovea Cloud

Features
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The Ifovea Cloud application lets you connect your IP security cameras to our cloud with secure and real-time instant live view, incidents, playbacks, and advanced video analytics (Motion detection, Missed Object, Virtual Lines). The application eliminates the need for local NVR maintenance and continuous updates or hardware replacements. All streamed videos via the application are encrypted for security and privacy protection purposes. Configure the screen using one account to connect multiple locations to one account for easy live view or playback any camera from any of your locations.   Ifovea Cloud is a contract-less, Pay as you go platform for security camera video recording services. Some of our features include: •         Plug and Play for all major camera manufacturers: 2M Technology, Veilux, Uview, Axis, Dahua, TVT, Raysharp, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek and more. •         Does not require installation or maintenance. •         Supports ONVIF, H.264, and H.265 streaming protocols. •         Record and store videos on the cloud with guaranteed reliability, security, and encryption. •         Access HD Video streaming  remotely online with clear sound using workstations, smart phones, tablet or browser. •         Access high quality videos with any bandwidth or through 3G/4G connections. •         Unlimited number of camera connections •         Easy to add on ip security cameras as you grow. •         Live video broadcasting directly from IP security cameras. •         Automatic push and email notifications for any suspicious activity. •         Encrypted video and data streaming. •         Quick search of events and easy playback on any recorded footage from the cloud. •         Integrates with access control equipment for quick event search and playback. •         Compatible with analog and network video recorders.   For any assistance feel free to reach us, support is available 24/7.  support@ifovea.com

About

16 Relay Controller

Features
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App to control henry solutions 16 Relay hardware devices. The 16 Relay controller connects to an IOT device via web service calls. The webservice endpoints you connect to is determined by the application settings. The default IP address of the webservice for the relay controller is set to a non-routable IP address of 192.168.4.2. The app only uses http and not https so it is only suitable for controlling IOT devices in a closed environment. The 16 Relay controller is limited to sending only the following URL request to the IP address you enter in the settings: http://[ip-address]/status http://[ip-address]/status/[relay-number] http://[ip-address]/on/[relay-number] http://[ip-address]/off/[relay-number] http://[ip-address]/allon http://[ip-address]/alloff http://[ip-address]/hb

Screenshots

Ifovea Cloud4 screens
16 Relay Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ifovea Cloud at every 12 months against 16 Relay Controller's every 34 months. Ifovea Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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

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

Ifovea Cloud ships an update every 12 months, 16 Relay Controller every 34 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ifovea Cloud versus 16 Relay Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIfovea Cloud16 Relay Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2MSolutions Inc.Mike Henry

In-app purchases

None

Ifovea Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

16 Relay Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ifovea Cloud free?
Ifovea Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 16 Relay Controller free?
16 Relay Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ifovea Cloud or 16 Relay Controller have ads?
Neither Ifovea Cloud nor 16 Relay Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ifovea Cloud or 16 Relay Controller?
Ifovea Cloud ships an update every 12 months, and 16 Relay Controller every 34 months. Most recently, Ifovea Cloud was updated on October 25, 2026 and 16 Relay Controller on October 25, 2026.

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