iWFCam vs Local Camera Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWFCam
Connect to your camera over the internet for remote viewing and control. Stream live video, capture photos, and record videos to easily monitor your home from anywhere.
- Configure internet camera connection
- Remote real-time video viewing
- Capture photos
- Record videos
- Home monitoring
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The App allows users to configure a camera to connect to the Internet, view real-time video remotely, and capture photos and videos, making it easy for users to monitor their own homes.
Local Camera Viewer
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Local Cam is a simple and powerful local IP camera viewer for RTSP and ONVIF-compatible cameras. Add cameras from popular brands such as TP-Link/Tapo/VIGI, Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Bosch, and other ONVIF cameras. Discover cameras on your local network, save RTSP and ONVIF settings, switch between main stream and sub stream, and view multiple live feeds in a customizable grid. Features: - Add local IP cameras using RTSP and ONVIF - Search for compatible cameras on your local network - Support for popular camera brands and custom stream paths - View main stream or sub stream - PTZ controls for supported ONVIF cameras - Multi-camera stream grid - Fullscreen landscape monitoring view - Designed for local network camera access Local Cam is built for users who want direct local access to their IP cameras without relying on cloud camera features. Camera availability and PTZ support may vary depending on camera model, firmware, RTSP/ONVIF configuration, network access, and login credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Camera Viewer at none against iWFCam's 2. Local Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. iWFCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Local Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
iWFCam ships an update monthly, Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWFCam | Local Camera Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (143 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Yishengneng Digital Technology Co., Ltd | Geekpoint Technologies Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
iWFCam
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to format SD card
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Inconsistent video recording
- Disappearing video footage
- Failure to connect to WiFi
Requested features
5 requests- Add horizontal and vertical flip
- Improve night vision
- Allow remote camera control
- Add cloud storage option
- Improve motion detection
Local Camera Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iWFCam
- Monthly storage for 7-days motion$1.99
- Quarterly storage for 7-days motion$4.99
Local Camera Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iWFCam free?
Is Local Camera Viewer free?
Do iWFCam or Local Camera Viewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, iWFCam or Local Camera Viewer?
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