SSVMS vs Guardian Eye WebCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSVMS
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SSVMS is a software to monitor real-time and playback. When your Phone using a WiFi or cellular data, can access your device by the software. The software main features are: 1. anytime, anywhere access to your device, you can view real-time monitoring and video files; 2. anytime, anywhere to capture real-time monitoring picture, video and stored on the cell phone; 3. receive your equipment alarm message and push to the software; 4. ultra low bit-stream, multi picture monitoring, voice intercom, digital zoom; 5. centralized manage all your video surveillance equipment.
Guardian Eye WebCamera
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Guardian Eye WebCamera turns an old iPhone into a standalone network IP camera — no cloud, no account, no subscription. Use it directly or connect it to Guardian Eye and other compatible ONVIF recorders over your local network. WORKS WITH • Guardian Eye — native integration for live viewing and local recording • Compatible ONVIF clients and network video recorders • VLC and modern web browsers LIVE VIEWING & PROTOCOLS • Secure direct viewing in a web browser using WebRTC — no cloud relay or browser plug-in • JPEG snapshots, MJPEG, and RTSP • H.264 and H.265/HEVC video with optional AAC microphone audio • ONVIF-compatible server with automatic WS-Discovery • Digital zoom, image settings, events, and object metadata over ONVIF • Efficient 640x360 preview sub-stream for recorder grids (Pro) • Core live viewing through ONVIF, RTSP, HTTP/MJPEG, and WebRTC is available without Pro LOCAL ARCHIVE & SYNCHRONIZATION • Keep recordings directly on the iPhone, including audio and event information • Record continuously or only around detected events • Choose one synchronization mode: no synchronization, ONVIF Profile G, or FTP/FTPS • Profile G allows a compatible recorder to search, replay, and retrieve recordings from the iPhone • FTP/FTPS sends completed recordings to your own server • FTPS supports certificate validation for protected transfers • Profile G and FTP/FTPS archive synchronization require Pro SMART ON-DEVICE DETECTION • People and pets recognised on the device using Apple Vision • Motion, tamper, and classified sound detection with adjustable sensitivity • Sound classification such as glass breaking, alarms, or barking (iOS 15+) • Detection zones: define exactly where the camera should watch • Event history with configurable retention • Detection runs locally and is published as standard ONVIF analytics events, allowing a compatible recorder to record, alert, or trigger actions • Smart detection, classification, and detection zones require Pro CAMERA & VIDEO CONTROLS • Front or back camera, torch, and pinch-to-zoom • Resolution up to 1080p and frame rate up to 30 fps • Adjustable JPEG quality • Automatic or locked focus • Automatic, portrait, or landscape orientation • H.264 or H.265/HEVC encoding • Optional microphone audio • On-screen display with a timestamp or label burned into the stream SECURITY & PRIVACY • Local-network operation — video is not sent through our cloud • Username and password are required; there are no default admin credentials • RTSP Digest and ONVIF WS-Security authentication • WebRTC uses a camera-specific local certificate • Credentials are stored encrypted on the device using iOS Keychain • FTP without encryption is restricted to private local-network addresses; FTPS is recommended PERSONALIZATION • 18 languages, switchable inside the app • System, Light and Dark themes Guardian Eye WebCamera includes a status and health dashboard. Streaming runs while the app is in the foreground. Reuse an old iPhone as a private security camera in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSVMS at none against Guardian Eye WebCamera's 1. SSVMS also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). Guardian Eye WebCamera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Guardian Eye WebCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SSVMS ships an update every 3 months, Guardian Eye WebCamera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSVMS | Guardian Eye WebCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pankaj Saini | ANDREI POSOKHOV |
In-app purchases
SSVMS
No in-app purchases
Guardian Eye WebCamera
- Guardian Eye WebCamera Pro$4.99
Questions
Is SSVMS free?
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