Comparison

UniCam vs Easy IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

UniCam

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
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

About

Easy IP Scanner

Scan for open ports on a host with this straightforward utility. It provides a simple interface for network diagnostics. Available for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Scan for open ports
  • Host scanning
  • Simple interface
  • Network diagnostics
Features
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A simple free app to scan for open ports on a host. Privacy Policy - http://headhogstudios.com/easyipscannerprivacy.html End User License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UniCam4 screens
Easy IP Scanner1 screens

Verdict

The call

UniCam and Easy IP Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Easy IP Scanner's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's. Easy IP Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). UniCam's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

UniCam is free to download; Easy IP Scanner costs $0.99 up front. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Easy IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for UniCam against 4.5 for Easy IP Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of UniCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Easy IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniCam ships an update fortnightly, Easy IP Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UniCam versus Easy IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniCamEasy IP Scanner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (51 ratings)4.5 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better44
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernittbitMillennium Ltd

Customer experience

UniCam

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

Easy IP Scanner

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99
None

Easy IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy IP Scanner free?
Easy IP Scanner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniCam or Easy IP Scanner?
Easy IP Scanner is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Easy IP Scanner averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.
Do UniCam or Easy IP Scanner have ads?
Neither UniCam nor Easy IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniCam or Easy IP Scanner?
UniCam ships an update fortnightly, and Easy IP Scanner monthly. Most recently, UniCam was updated on October 27, 2026 and Easy IP Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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