Comparison

iDC CAM vs Zero Cam

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

Head to head
About

iDC CAM

Stream live video from your motion camera with low latency and high-quality images. Control camera functions like taking pictures, recording video, and adjusting settings directly from your device. Manage and download files, or share them instantly to social platforms.

Highlights
  • Live video preview
  • Remote camera control (photo, video)
  • Advanced camera modes (time-lapse, trajectory)
  • Video recording options (loop, time-lapse)
  • Direct camera setting adjustments
  • File management and download
  • Social media sharing
Features
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iDC CAM is a streaming video surveillance software for real-time monitoring. Motion camera using the most advanced streaming media solution that can achieve low latency, high-quality image. Software features: 1. Live Preview motion DV video screen. 2.DV can control the motion to take pictures, video, photography slow operation. 3.Camera features including ordinary camera, time taking pictures, automatic camera, camera trajectory. Video features include loop recording, time-lapse recording. Photography can be slow depending on the resolution of fun setting 4. Set the motion DV terminal directly related settings, such as exposure, white balance and so on. 5.Connect the process, real-time browsing, file management movement DV terminal, also can be downloaded to the phone side backup. 6.The software also can be made without connecting motion DV status, pictures or video files have been downloaded. 7. You can simultaneously share to each social platform.

About

Zero Cam

This app acts as an outdoor assistant, allowing you to browse and download photos and videos directly from your device without needing a laptop. It also enables remote viewing of your camera's feed and access to advanced settings for multi-mode operation.

Highlights
  • Browse and download photos/videos
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Access advanced settings
  • Multi-mode operation
  • File sharing
Features
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Your new outdoors-assistant, Zero Cam. 1. No Laptop around you? - Click you 'File Explorer', easy to browse photos and videos. - Download File, and share your moment. 2. Fixed Camera, can't control it? - Enter 'Check remote', see what the camera see. 3. Advanced settings. - Enter 'Check settings', all details listed, and enjoy the multi-modes.

Screenshots

iDC CAM4 screens
Zero Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iDC CAM at 11.0 against Zero Cam's 13.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.5 for iDC CAM against 1.6 for Zero Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 177 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of iDC CAM's written reviews are positive against 10% of Zero Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDC CAM ships an update every 2 months, Zero Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iDC CAM versus Zero Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDC CAMZero Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (120 ratings)1.6 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.2% of reviews9.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings120177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd.雄峰 吴

Customer experience

iDC CAM

All ratings120 ratings
Positive10.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive5.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative93.1%

Zero Cam

All ratings129 ratings
Positive11.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative85.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative82.7%

User reviews

iDC CAM

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Camera quality is good
  • 👍 Works sometimes for some users
  • 👍 Can see through lens perspective

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Wi-Fi connection issues
  • 🐛 Cannot download content
  • 🐛 App is slow and buggy
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Difficult to connect to camera

Zero Cam

From 177 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Easy photo transfer when working properly
  • ⚡ Quick connection to camera WiFi
  • 🎯 Straightforward interface design
  • 📱 Works seamlessly on compatible devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes when accessing albums
  • ❌ Persistent connection failures
  • ⚠️ Confusing setup and unclear instructions
  • 🔄 Requires WiFi connection to view photos
  • 😤 Poor customer support responsiveness

Bugs and requests

iDC CAM

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Wi-Fi not connecting
  • App crashes on startup
  • Download failed errors
  • Videos have no audio
  • App disconnects immediately after connecting to Wi-Fi
Show 5 more
  • App says not connected to Wi-Fi when it is
  • App doesn't show pictures taken on the camera
  • Phone view for streaming is slow and pixelated
  • Camera doesn't hold Wi-Fi connection
  • App doesn't read camera memory correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fix Wi-Fi connection bugs
  • Improve download speeds
  • Update the app regularly
  • Allow streaming on the camera
  • Add a feature to transfer photos via computer/connector

Zero Cam

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when opening album storage
  • App closes when clicking on photos
  • Connection timeout errors with 'Connect over time' message
  • WiFi connection fails despite multiple attempts
  • Photos deleted after syncing
Show 5 more
  • App returns to home screen unexpectedly
  • Camera WiFi fails to connect to app
  • Slow WiFi transfer speeds
  • App unresponsive after initial connection
  • Gallery view causes immediate app closure

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline photo viewing capability
  • Better error message explanations
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • USB cable transfer alternative
  • Regular app updates and maintenance
Show 3 more
  • Clearer setup instructions and tutorials
  • Customer support chat or help system
  • Photo deletion prevention safeguards

In-app purchases

None

iDC CAM

No in-app purchases

None

Zero Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDC CAM free?
iDC CAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zero Cam free?
Zero Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDC CAM or Zero Cam?
Zero Cam is rated higher. iDC CAM averages 1.5 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Zero Cam averages 1.6 from 177 ratings.
Do iDC CAM or Zero Cam have ads?
Neither iDC CAM nor Zero Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDC CAM or Zero Cam?
iDC CAM ships an update every 2 months, and Zero Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDC CAM was updated on September 19, 2026 and Zero Cam on September 18, 2026.

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