Comparison

SSVMS vs Guardian Eye WebCamera

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

Head to head
About

SSVMS

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

SSVMS4 screens
Guardian Eye WebCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guardian Eye WebCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SSVMS versus Guardian Eye WebCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSVMSGuardian Eye WebCamera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj SainiANDREI POSOKHOV

In-app purchases

None

SSVMS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Guardian Eye WebCamera

One-time1
  • Guardian Eye WebCamera Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SSVMS free?
SSVMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guardian Eye WebCamera free?
Guardian Eye WebCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSVMS or Guardian Eye WebCamera have ads?
Neither SSVMS nor Guardian Eye WebCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSVMS or Guardian Eye WebCamera?
SSVMS ships an update every 3 months, and Guardian Eye WebCamera fortnightly. Most recently, SSVMS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Guardian Eye WebCamera on October 11, 2026.

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