Comparison

eyeCam vs Videoloft

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

Head to head
About

eyeCam

Access and control web-accessible cameras from your iPhone or iPod Touch. View, hear, and manage hundreds of cameras at a glance, including PTZ models. Easily add public cameras found online.

Highlights
  • View, hear, and control webcams remotely
  • Supports hundreds of cameras at a glance
  • PTZ camera control with sound
  • Built-in directory of public cameras
  • Safari extension for easy camera adding
  • iCloud sync for camera lists
  • Secure password storage with KeyChain
Features
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eyeCam 2.0 has been 100% rebuilt from the ground up! If you run into any issues updating from the old version, please contact me at electrollama@gmail.com eyeCam makes it possible to view, hear AND control your WEB ACCESSIBLE webcams from anywhere on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Quickly flip between up to hundreds of cameras, and see them all at a glance. Virtually any web-accessible webcam, netcam, ipcam, security camera, traffic cam, pet cam, nanny cam, etc. will work with eyeCam. Your camera list is synced between devices using iCloud, and your passwords are securely stored and synced using KeyChain. eyeCam can view nearly any public web, and has a built in directory of hundreds you can add with a few taps. A Safari extension allows you to quickly add public cameras that you find on the web so you can view all your favourite cams in one place. As always, eyeCam support many PTZ cameras, now with sound and support for most popular video codecs and transport methods. eyeCam currently supports the following camera types, and many more - Panasonic (pan/tilt and presets) BL-C30 BL-C131, BB-HCM515 and others - Sony (pan/tilt/zoom, presets) - Axis (pan/tilt) - EMINENT iTwist (pan/tilt) - Trendnet TV-IP1xx and TV-IP4xx (PTZ and Presets) TV-IP312 - Micronet (PTZ and Presets) - JVC (PTZ and Presets) - Stardot (static) - Aviosys DVR box (static) - D-Link - GOSCAM - Cisco / Linksys WVC-200/210 and WVC-54GCA (the 54G/GC are not supported!!) - Toshiba - Qnap - Sharx - Edimax - AbelCam - SCD DVR (Security Camera Direct, contact me at electrollama@gmail.com if you have another DVR -- most can't be supported) - Airlink101 (PTZ and presets) - Canon (PTZ) - Static (any image on the web, great for traffic, weather cams, etc.) - Custom PTZ (pan/tilt almost any camera type that puts jpeg or mjpeg streams on the web) Contact us at electrollama@gmail.com if your cam isn't on the list and we'll see what we can do. If you're still using the clunky web interface to view your cameras on the go, or have already given up on it, give eyeCam a try today! If your camera is not supported, contact me, and I can probably get it supported in short order. Contact me at electrollama@gmail.com if you have any questions. eyeCam is supported by advertisements that can be removed with an in-app subscription. Currently this is $0.99USD monthly or $9.99USD yearly, or the equivalent in your local App Store's currency. Subscriptions are charged by iTunes either monthly or yearly and will auto-renew if not cancelled within 24 hours of the current subscription. Subscriptions and renewals are managed via the App Store, auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by changing your Apple ID settings in the App Store. You can view the privacy policy at http://electrollama.net/privacy-policy You can view the terms of use at http://electrollama.net/terms-of-use

About

Videoloft

Centralize your surveillance system with this cloud-based video management solution. Access live and recorded footage from any device, manage multiple sites and cameras from a single platform, and benefit from secure offsite cloud backup. Upgrade your existing CCTV hardware without replacement.

Highlights
  • Centralized multi-site visibility
  • Affordable cloud VMS
  • Access from any device
  • Secure offsite cloud backup
  • Enterprise-grade user management
  • Integrates with existing hardware
Features
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Videoloft is the simple, secure, and affordable way to centralize your surveillance system and modernize the way you manage your CCTV. Whether you’re overseeing a single office or hundreds of sites, Videoloft transforms your existing cameras into a powerful Cloud Video Management System (VMS) that works seamlessly across mobile and web apps. Multi site visibility, one app No more juggling multiple recorders, logins, or apps. Videoloft’s cloud based CCTV viewer mobile app and web-based VMS bring all your cameras - across different brands, recorders, and sites - into one central platform. Perfect for enterprises managing security across offices, retail chains, warehouses, or campuses. Affordable cloud VMS at scale Videoloft delivers enterprise grade video management at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Eliminate expensive servers and recorders, reduce IT overhead, and scale effortlessly as your business grows. Access from anywhere, on any device Whether you’re in the office, on the go, or at home, Videoloft keeps you connected. Instantly view live and recorded footage from the Videoloft app or securely log into the web-based VMS on your desktop. Never lose critical footage Protect your organization against recorder failures, theft, or damage with secure offsite cloud backup. Record locally and to the cloud, or capture directly to the cloud at up to 4K (8MP) resolution. Access video anytime via the app or web platform. Enterprise-grade user management Add unlimited users at no additional cost and control exactly who can view, manage, or share footage. Ideal for businesses with multiple stakeholders or distributed security teams. Upgrade, don’t replace Videoloft integrates with the hardware you already own. Compatible with leading brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, Lorex, Wisenet, and more, plus any ONVIF-compatible cameras. Simply connect via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter to get going - setup is quick, remote, and requires no complex IT configuration. Compatible cameras, NVRs and DVRs Videoloft works with a wide range of IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs, including all Axis, Hikvision (and OEMs), Dahua, Unv, and Lorex devices, plus any ONVIF supported models from brands like Amcrest, Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, and Wisenet. Videoloft makes enterprise level video management simple, secure, and affordable. Manage all your sites from one powerful platform. Upgrade your surveillance system today without replacing it. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit videoloft.com/terms and videoloft.com/privacy.

Screenshots

eyeCam4 screens
Videoloft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Videoloft at 4.8 against eyeCam's 1.0. Videoloft also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). eyeCam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. eyeCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Videoloft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Videoloft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Videoloft has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of eyeCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Videoloft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eyeCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Videoloft monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eyeCam versus Videoloft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereyeCamVideoloft
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevin UhrichVideoloft Ltd

Customer experience

eyeCam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative29.7%

Videoloft

All ratings66 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

eyeCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Remove Ads$9.99
None

Videoloft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eyeCam free?
eyeCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Videoloft free?
Videoloft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eyeCam or Videoloft?
Videoloft is rated higher. eyeCam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Videoloft averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.
Do eyeCam or Videoloft have ads?
Neither eyeCam nor Videoloft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eyeCam or Videoloft?
eyeCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Videoloft monthly. Most recently, eyeCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Videoloft on October 14, 2026.

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