Comparison

UniCam vs HostingVoIP Softphone

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

Head to head
About

UniCam

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
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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. SIRI AND EVENT SEARCH Ask Siri to open a camera, search your events, turn alerts on or off or set up AI Analysis. Say “Show Front Door in UniCam” or “Search UniCam events.” In Events, type “dog in the garden” and UniCam finds the matching events from the last 7 days. 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

HostingVoIP Softphone

Features
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Essa é a versão mais poderosa de nosso famoso softphone - Todos os motores SIP inclusos - Otimizado para o iOS 26 - Integração com plataformas HostingVoIP, líder de mercado, operando há mais de 20 anos (desde março de 2005) Suporte aos protocolos: - SIP legado em UDP e TCP - SIP baseado em TLS (criptografado) - SIP com WebRTC (WSS) Motores SIP suportados: - PJSIP: engine nativo C++/Swift - WSS: JsSIP via WKWebView - LPh: engine nativo Swift Debug avançado: - Três níveis de debug conforme a necessidade - Monitoramento com debug avançado da comunicação SIP embutida - Monitoramento de processamento e tráfego do app - Monitoramento de tráfego na API - Envio fácil de logs para o provedor, com geração de protocolo de atendimento automático Codecs de áudio suportados - Opus (wideband, alta qualidade, padrão WebRTC) - G.711 μ-law / PCMU (implementação própria ITU-T) - G.722 (wideband 16 kHz) - G.729 (baixo bitrate, via PJSIP) Chamadas de voz e vídeo - Chamadas VoIP de áudio e vídeo via SIP - Recebimento de chamadas com tela nativa de incoming call (CallKit) - Chamadas em espera (hold) e retomada - Envio de DTMF durante chamadas (navegação em menus URA) - Controle de mudo e viva-voz - Integração com fone Bluetooth e AirPods - Histórico completo de chamadas realizadas, recebidas e perdidas Segurança e transporte - Sinalização criptografada via SIP/TLS (Transport Layer Security) - Suporte a SIP sobre TCP, UDP e TLS - Push VoIP nativo via PushKit (chamadas recebidas mesmo com app fechado) Gravação e transcrição - Gravação automática de chamadas (todas, somente realizadas, somente recebidas ou desativado) - Reprodução de gravações diretamente no app com controle de posição - Transcrição automática de chamadas via Apple Speech (on-device, sem dados enviados) - Transcrição via Whisper.cpp (modelo local) Contatos e agenda - Acesso à agenda de contatos do iPhone para identificação de chamadas - Busca de contatos ao discar Integração com Painel HostingVoIP - Login na conta do Painel diretamente no app - Histórico de chamadas sincronizado com o servidor - Detalhamento de chamadas com duração, ramal e status - Consulta de saldo e lançamentos financeiros Configuração e provisionamento - Configuração manual de servidor SIP, usuário e senha - Leitura de credenciais via QR Code (provisionamento instantâneo) - Verificação automática de compatibilidade de engine ao conectar - Login automático ao abrir o app (opcional) Interface e experiência - Design com Liquid Glass (material adaptativo iOS) - Fundo animado com gradiente dinâmico - Suporte a modo escuro e modo claro - Feedback tátil (Haptic Feedback) em ações de chamada - 6 perfis de layout adaptados por modelo de iPhone e iPad - Diagnóstico de conexão integrado (latência, engine ativa, estado do registro) - Aba de segurança com informações de protocolo e criptografia em uso Integração com Siri e Atalhos - Diga "Hey Siri, ligar pelo HostingVoIP" para iniciar uma chamada sem abrir o app - Atalhos disponíveis no app Atalhos do iOS: Ligar, Encerrar chamada, Mutar/Desmutar - Compatível com automações e fluxos do Shortcuts Dynamic Island e Tela de Bloqueio - Chamada em andamento exibida na Dynamic Island com nome do contato, cronômetro e indicador de mudo - Botões de Encerrar e Mutar acessíveis diretamente da Dynamic Island sem abrir o app - Indicador de chamada ativa na tela de bloqueio mesmo com o iPhone no bolso Central de Controle - Novo botão do HostingVoIP na Central de Controle para abrir o discador instantaneamente - Personalizável em Ajustes → Central de Controle Dicas contextuais - Dica interativa que apresenta a funcionalidade de chamada de vídeo após algumas chamadas realizadas - Dica no teclado DTMF explicando navegação em menus telefônicos (URA) Acessibilidade - VoiceOver completo em todas as telas - Suporte a Dynamic Type

Screenshots

UniCam4 screens
HostingVoIP Softphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UniCam at Free against HostingVoIP Softphone's $0.99. HostingVoIP Softphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; HostingVoIP Softphone costs $0.99 up front. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HostingVoIP Softphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, HostingVoIP Softphone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UniCam versus HostingVoIP Softphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniCamHostingVoIP Softphone
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernittbitWhinston Rodrigues

Bugs and requests

UniCam

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
  • Last update erased account and purchases
  • Login issues after payment
  • Premium locked cameras
  • No PTZ options after subscription
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  • Camera not working (Hikvision DS-2CD2083-I)
  • No manual IP entry
  • App crashes with >4 cameras
  • No sound, poor settings
  • Cameras not working locally after update
  • No default resolution setting
  • Dahua NVR not supported
  • HTTPS connection error
  • Crashes when purchasing
  • PTZ fault in ONVIF
  • Subscription/account required
  • No remote access without port forwarding
  • App unusable after last update
  • New account system terrible
  • Purchased version limited to 4 cameras
  • Video stream freezes
  • Constant subscription popup
  • Original purchase cancelled, forced to subscribe
  • Hack attempt after installing
  • New version cut features, introduced subscription
  • Forgets DVR settings
  • Sender not authorized error
  • Half screen green
  • Video stream freezes often
  • Crashes frequently
  • Pro version lost after update
  • Cannot PTZ
  • SDP stream not working
  • 1/4 screen visible, rest green
  • Freezes on Apple TV/iPad
  • No cameras detected
  • Hikvision not supported (port issues)
  • No ONVIF detection
  • No widgets

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • iCloud sync for cameras
  • Launch directly into multi-cam screen
  • Add PTZ controls

HostingVoIP Softphone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99
None

HostingVoIP Softphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HostingVoIP Softphone free?
HostingVoIP Softphone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UniCam or HostingVoIP Softphone have ads?
Neither UniCam nor HostingVoIP Softphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniCam or HostingVoIP Softphone?
UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and HostingVoIP Softphone every 3 days. Most recently, UniCam was updated on November 11, 2026 and HostingVoIP Softphone on October 31, 2026.

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