Comparison

Oxcam vs iCameraPlus

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

Head to head
About

Oxcam

Repurpose old Apple devices into home security cameras. Stream footage using RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols. Features include zoom, audio control, and preventing device sleep for continuous monitoring.

Highlights
  • RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, HLS streaming
  • Enable/disable cameras to save bandwidth
  • Zoom in display
  • Prevent device sleep
  • Enable/disable audio per camera
  • Supports public webcams
Features
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Oxcam works from iOS 11.0 to latest iOS for using old and deprecated Apple Devices as monitoring devices in your home. With wall mounts for these old devices you will get a nice surveillance experiance tough. Features: - RTSP streams - RTMP streams - MJPEG streams - HLS streams - enable and disable Cameras to save bandwidth - zoom in display - prevent device to sleep - always on - enable / disable Audio per Camera You can enter the cameras's stream url directly. Also free public webcams around the world are supported.

About

iCameraPlus

Features
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iCameraPlus turns any old iPhone into a powerful security camera โ€” no extra hardware needed. Mount a spare iPhone, press REC, and keep an eye on what matters from anywhere. WATCH LIVE FROM ANYWHERE See your camera in real time from any web browser. No extra app needed on the viewing device โ€” just sign in to your private panel. REMOTE CONTROL Start or stop recording, switch between front and back camera, and change quality or clip length right from the web โ€” even while you're away from the phone. RECORDING LOCK (NEW) While recording, the screen locks itself against stray or ghost touches โ€” a pocket tap can't stop your camera. Hold the lock button for 3 seconds to unlock; it relocks automatically after 10 seconds. FLEXIBLE PLANS โ€” UP TO 2.4 TB Choose what fits you: 2, 4, 6, or 8 cameras with 600 GB, 1.2 TB, 1.8 TB, or 2.4 TB of private cloud storage. Upgrade or downgrade anytime โ€” the change is prorated automatically. CONTINUOUS RECORDING Records in back-to-back clips so nothing is missed. When storage fills up, the oldest clips are removed automatically to make room for new footage. SECURE PRIVATE CLOUD Recordings are uploaded to your own private cloud over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and kept in your personal archive. Browse and play them from any browser. HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO H.264 video with AAC audio. Choose 480p, 720p, or 1080p. A timestamp and camera name are stamped onto every frame. BATTERY-FRIENDLY Keep the iPhone plugged in with the app open; the screen dims automatically while recording to save power. (iOS requires the app to stay open for the camera to record.) FLEXIBLE CLIPS Set clip length from 2 to 30 minutes. Browse, play, and delete recordings right inside the app. MULTI-LANGUAGE English, Turkish, German, and French โ€” including the permission prompts. PRIVACY FIRST Your video is recorded on your device and uploaded only to your own private archive. Audio is off by default and records only if you enable it. We never store, share, or sell your footage. SUBSCRIPTION - Four auto-renewable yearly plans: iCameraPlus Yearly (2 cameras), 4 Cameras Yearly, 6 Cameras Yearly, and 8 Cameras Yearly โ€” each with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. - The price is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. - If you buy during the free trial, any unused trial time is forfeited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://icameraplus.com/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://icameraplus.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

Oxcam4 screens
iCameraPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oxcam at none against iCameraPlus's 1. iCameraPlus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iCameraPlus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Oxcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oxcam ships an update every 5 months, iCameraPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Oxcam versus iCameraPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOxcamiCameraPlus
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerovonex ug (haftungsbeschrankt)Mustafa Pat

In-app purchases

None

Oxcam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iCameraPlus

Subscriptions1
  • Archive Access โ€” Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Oxcam free?
Oxcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCameraPlus free?
iCameraPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Oxcam or iCameraPlus have ads?
Oxcam shows ads; iCameraPlus does not.
Which is updated more often, Oxcam or iCameraPlus?
Oxcam ships an update every 5 months, and iCameraPlus fortnightly. Most recently, Oxcam was updated on July 8, 2026 and iCameraPlus on September 14, 2026.

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