Comparison

eDirectory vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

eDirectory

This app allows users to access and publish their data on the iOS platform, mirroring web functionality. It features a redesigned interface for iOS 8+, push notifications, and a powerful search engine with location-based results.

Highlights
  • Data publishing to iOS platform
  • Web functionality on mobile
  • Push notifications
  • Powerful search with filters
  • Location recognition
  • Redesigned for iOS 8+
Features
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eDirectory enables eDirectory users to connect with and publish their data to the iOS platform. Completely rewritten for the 11th iteration, everything you can do on the web can now be done in the palm of your hand. Sleek, simple and elegant in its approach - the new eDirectory is here. Highlights • Redesigned and refined to work with iOS 8+. • Push Notifications. • Powerful search engine with filters, search history and auto suggestions. • Easy navigation and easy to use, find exactly what you need. • Location recognition, find what you want near you. • Everything from eDirectory in your hands. Download and see it yourself. eDirectory Team

About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

eDirectory4 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against eDirectory's 3.6. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). eDirectory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (71% vs 39%). On price and ads 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. eDirectory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of eDirectory's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDirectory ships an update every 2 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
eDirectory versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDirectoryIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings71.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB306 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArca Solutions, Inc.Nogosoft LLC

Customer experience

eDirectory

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

Bugs and requests

eDirectory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

None

eDirectory

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is eDirectory free?
eDirectory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eDirectory or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. eDirectory averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do eDirectory or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither eDirectory nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eDirectory or IP Camera Viewer?
eDirectory ships an update every 2 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, eDirectory was updated on June 5, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on September 23, 2026.

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