Comparison

eyeCam vs UniCam

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

UniCam

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion
  • Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP)
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Smart camera discovery
Features
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

eyeCam4 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against eyeCam's 1.0. UniCam also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 1). eyeCam's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of eyeCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eyeCam ships an update every 3 weeks, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eyeCam versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereyeCamUniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevin Uhrichnittbit

Customer experience

eyeCam

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

UniCam

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

eyeCam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Remove Ads$9.99
10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is eyeCam free?
eyeCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eyeCam or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. eyeCam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.
Do eyeCam or UniCam have ads?
Neither eyeCam nor UniCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eyeCam or UniCam?
eyeCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, eyeCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and UniCam on October 27, 2026.

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