# iCamViewer vs IPmotion

iCamViewer and IPmotion both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPmotion's. iCamViewer also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2). IPmotion's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for iCamViewer against 3.0 for IPmotion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of IPmotion's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, IPmotion every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | IPmotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipmotion/id770331624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [VSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/770331627) |

## What reviewers say

### iCamViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891)

View live video streams from various IP cameras, CCTV cameras, and some DVRs on your phone or tablet. Access your security cameras locally or remotely over the internet. Supports a wide range of manufacturers with options to request new integrations.

**Highlights:** Live IP camera viewing, CCTV camera support, Remote internet viewing, PTZ camera control, Request camera integration, Setup guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works reliably
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Secure access to cameras
- 💡 Supports many camera models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires detailed camera configuration
- 👎 Limited features (no PTZ, audio, etc.)
- 🕰️ Slow loading and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes saved camera configurations after updates
- Unable to delete or edit camera settings
- Incompatible with certain camera models
- Crashes on launch or when connecting to cameras

**Requested features**

- Support for more camera brands and models
- Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Add PTZ and audio controls
- Improve app stability and performance


### IPmotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipmotion/id770331624)

Connect your mobile device to IP cameras for live and recorded video playback. Receive motion notifications for cameras with SD card support. Capture snapshots of your camera feeds.

**Highlights:** Connect to IP cameras, Live video streaming, SD card video playback, Motion detection notifications, Snapshot capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPmotion free?

IPmotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or IPmotion?

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while IPmotion averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or IPmotion have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor IPmotion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or IPmotion?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and IPmotion every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and IPmotion on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*