# Phone IP Camera Surveillance vs Remote Camera Trigger

The clearest difference is rating: Phone IP Camera Surveillance at 3.8 against Remote Camera Trigger's 2.0. Phone IP Camera Surveillance also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). Remote Camera Trigger's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone IP Camera Surveillance sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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.

Phone IP Camera Surveillance holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone IP Camera Surveillance has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Phone IP Camera Surveillance's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Camera Trigger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phone IP Camera Surveillance ships an update every 4 months, Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone IP Camera Surveillance | Remote Camera Trigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-ip-camera-surveillance/id1565453240/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-trigger/id1586048334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GENOVA Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/954347533) | [Binh An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551506816) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone IP Camera Surveillance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-ip-camera-surveillance/id1565453240)

Transform your phone into a remote surveillance camera for home, pets, or babies. Features motion detection with push notifications, remote audio control, and secure browser access from any device. Ideal for monitoring and anti-theft.

**Highlights:** Remote camera functionality, Browser access from any device, Video and audio feed, Motion detection with push notifications, Remote TTS (talk) feature, Adjustable quality for slow connections, Remote flash control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone IP Cam Monthly Unlock | $9.99 | per month |


### 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 Phone IP Camera Surveillance free?

Phone IP Camera Surveillance 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, Phone IP Camera Surveillance or Remote Camera Trigger?

Phone IP Camera Surveillance is rated higher. Phone IP Camera Surveillance averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Remote Camera Trigger averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Phone IP Camera Surveillance or Remote Camera Trigger have ads?

Neither Phone IP Camera Surveillance nor Remote Camera Trigger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone IP Camera Surveillance or Remote Camera Trigger?

Phone IP Camera Surveillance ships an update every 4 months, and Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. Most recently, Phone IP Camera Surveillance was updated on October 10, 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.*