# UniCam vs Remote Camera Trigger

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against Remote Camera Trigger's 2.0. UniCam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 3). Remote Camera Trigger's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Remote Camera Trigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 50 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of UniCam's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Camera Trigger's.

UniCam ships an update fortnightly, Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UniCam | Remote Camera Trigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-trigger/id1586048334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) | [Binh An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551506816) |

## 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 |


### Remote Camera Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-trigger/id1586048334)

Transform your devices into a wireless camera remote. Connect two Apple devices directly for taking photos from a distance without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Ideal for group shots, selfies, and tripod photography.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote shutter, Peer-to-peer connection, Front and back camera control, Flash control, Instant device discovery, 100% private connection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Is Remote Camera Trigger free?

Remote Camera Trigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UniCam or Remote Camera Trigger?

UniCam is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Remote Camera Trigger averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do UniCam or Remote Camera Trigger have ads?

Neither UniCam nor Remote Camera Trigger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UniCam or Remote Camera Trigger?

UniCam ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. Most recently, UniCam was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote Camera Trigger on September 30, 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.*