Comparison

IP Cam 2 Lite vs S1 Security

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

Head to head
About

IP Cam 2 Lite

This free smart home security app allows you to manage compatible IP cameras. Monitor live streams from multiple cameras, whether you're at home or away.

Highlights
  • Manage compatible IP cameras
  • Connect up to 4 cameras
  • Live stream from home network
  • Live stream from outside network
  • DIY security system management
Features
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Monitor your compatible IP cameras from one convenient app. IP CAM 2 Lite lets you connect and manage up to four cameras, view live video while at home or away, and keep an eye on the people and places that matter most. The app supports selected Sercomm, Rogers, ADT, iCamera and related IP camera models, including: Sercomm RC8030, iCamera1, iCamera2, RC8221, RC8221D, OC821D, RC8230, RC8025B ADT and RC8221 ADT Features include: • Connect and manage up to four compatible IP cameras • View live video on your home network • Access supported cameras while away from home • Simple camera management and navigation • Support resources available directly within the app A compatible IP camera and network connection are required.

About

S1 Security

Monitor your IP cameras remotely, add new devices to your watchlist, and share live feeds with family and friends. Review recorded video clips easily through a timeline interface and manage camera configurations and status.

Highlights
  • Add and manage IP cameras
  • Share camera access
  • Two-way audio support
  • Automatic video recording
  • Timeline video clip access
  • Camera configuration management
  • Camera status monitoring
Features
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- Add a new IP camera to your watch list - Share your cameras with your family and friends - Supports 2-way audio - Watch video clips that are recorded by your cameras automatically - Timeline design for easy access to the video clip you want to see - Change or check camera configuration - Check your camera's status, include connectivity, battery status

Screenshots

IP Cam 2 Lite4 screens
S1 Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Cam 2 Lite at 100% against S1 Security's 0%. S1 Security's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 29 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Cam 2 Lite ships an update every 29 months, S1 Security every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IP Cam 2 Lite versus S1 Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Cam 2 LiteS1 Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiDesignTECH IncSercomm USA Inc.

Customer experience

IP Cam 2 Lite

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

S1 Security

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

IP Cam 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

S1 Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Cam 2 Lite free?
IP Cam 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S1 Security free?
S1 Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Cam 2 Lite or S1 Security have ads?
Neither IP Cam 2 Lite nor S1 Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Cam 2 Lite or S1 Security?
IP Cam 2 Lite ships an update every 29 months, and S1 Security every 6 months. Most recently, IP Cam 2 Lite was updated on September 13, 2026 and S1 Security on September 11, 2026.

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