# UniCam vs KingfisherPro

The clearest difference is rating: KingfisherPro at 5.0 against UniCam's 4.5. KingfisherPro also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and ratings volume (52 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and KingfisherPro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KingfisherPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of UniCam's written reviews are positive against 8% of KingfisherPro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, KingfisherPro monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UniCam | KingfisherPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingfisherpro/id1584729175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) | [瑜 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598592522) |

## What reviewers say

### UniCam

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

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** AI Event Analysis for custom alerts, Repurpose old phones as cameras, Universal IP camera support, 24/7 live streaming, Two-way audio and siren, Pan-Tilt-Zoom control, Apple TV integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 | $29.99 | 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy camera setup
- 🚀 Fast app performance on Apple TV
- 💡 AI notifications are useful
- 👍 Good for hybrid systems
- 👍 Works well with ONVIF/RTSP

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
- 🐛 Lost account/purchases after update
- 🐛 Login issues after payment
- 🐛 Premium locked cameras
- 🐛 In-app purchases not described

**Reported bugs**

- Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
- Last update erased account and purchases
- Login issues after payment
- Premium locked cameras
- No PTZ options after subscription

**Requested features**

- Option to zoom on Apple TV
- Picture-in-picture support on tvOS
- Support for JPEG streams
- Add PTZ support for cameras
- Default view setting for Apple TV


### KingfisherPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingfisherpro/id1584729175)

View and manage your IP cameras in real-time. This client allows you to watch live video feeds, communicate via two-way audio, and control camera movements. It also provides tools for managing user accounts, device settings, and recorded data.

**Highlights:** Real-time IP camera viewing, Two-way audio communication, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control, User account management, Device parameter configuration, Record data management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7D/3M/CONT cloud storage | $10.99 | one-time |
| 30D/3M/Event cloud storage | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7D/6M/CONT cloud storage | $20.99 | one-time |
| 30D/3M/CONT cloud storage | $22.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7D/12M/CONT cloud storage | $31.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/CONT cloud storage | $47.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/CONT cloud storage | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Is KingfisherPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UniCam or KingfisherPro?

KingfisherPro is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while KingfisherPro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do UniCam or KingfisherPro have ads?

Neither UniCam nor KingfisherPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UniCam or KingfisherPro?

UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and KingfisherPro monthly. Most recently, UniCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and KingfisherPro on November 3, 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.*