# UniCam vs Guarding Master

The clearest difference is rating: Guarding Master at 5.0 against UniCam's 4.5. Guarding Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). UniCam's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Guarding Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guarding Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 11 respectively.

UniCam ships an update fortnightly, Guarding Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UniCam | Guarding Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-master/id1539688914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) | [明军 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/452200960) |

## What reviewers say

### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

**Highlights:** Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion, Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP), 24/7 live streaming, Instant motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Remote PTZ control, Smart camera discovery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| MAX - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |


### Guarding Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-master/id1539688914)

This app provides a remote management platform for security providers to monitor and configure customer security systems. It offers a unified solution for video, intrusion, access, and intercom devices, enabling remote problem resolution and customization.

**Highlights:** Remote device and system configuration, Monitor system health status, Resolve problems remotely, Customize security solutions, Unified security device management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Is Guarding Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UniCam or Guarding Master?

Guarding Master is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Guarding Master averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do UniCam or Guarding Master have ads?

Neither UniCam nor Guarding Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UniCam or Guarding Master?

UniCam ships an update fortnightly, and Guarding Master every 2 months. Most recently, UniCam was updated on October 14, 2026 and Guarding Master on September 26, 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.*