Comparison

Foscam Surveillance Pro vs Wallbox Control

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

Head to head
About

Foscam Surveillance Pro

Monitor and control your Foscam cameras remotely. View live feeds, manage motion detection, and utilize two-way audio for home or business security. Supports a wide range of camera models for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Live video feed viewing
  • Camera directional control
  • Motion detection configuration
  • Face tracking
  • Two-way audio support
  • Mosaic multi-camera view
  • Preset camera position control
Features
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FOR YEARS WE'VE HAD AN 4.6 STAR AVERAGE, NOW VERSION 2 IS AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE APP, FOR SOME REASON THE APP IS BEING RATED LOWER :- WE KEEP ON MAINTAINING AN SUPPORTING THIS VERSION. SEE HTTP://FOSCAMAPP.COM FOR DETAILS! **************************************************************************************************************** This is the only app you need for controlling your Foscam cameras. Whether you want to protect your business or home, keep an extra eye on your elderly mother or don't want to miss a single second of your new-born baby: this is the app you need. ***************************************** FEATURED IN 75+ APP STORES! 50000+ USERS AND 5250 + REVIEWS WITH AN 4.6 STAR AVERAGE CAN'T BE WRONG. THIS IS THE FOSCAM APP YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. ***************************************** --------------------------- FEATURES --------------------------- (For a complete list and explanations check www.foscamapp.com) - View the live video feed of your cameras - Control cameras in all 8 directions - Motion detection, not only switching on/off also configuring it and setting up the mailserver - FACE TRACKING! - Support for MJPEG and H264 streams - Two-way audio for Foscam MJPEG cameras, that is listen and talk (please understand that the audio quality differs from camera model to camera models) - Mosaic view for showing 4 cameras (in landscape) and 6 cameras (in portrait) simultaneously - Detection of Foscam MJPEG cameras and setup wizard, including setting up WIFI - Swipe in mosaic view to view more other cameras - Go to preset camera positions - Zoom in and out on the image by pinching (even when your camera doesn't support zoom) - Configure motion detection and E-mail settings - Quickly enable/disable the alarm - Fullscreen by rotating the device to a landscape position - Swipe in fullscreen view to select another camera, this only works when not zoomed in (double tap to zoom to 100%) - Take snapshots and save it to your camera roll - Adjust brightness/contrast - Mirror and flip is taken into account (eg, when mounted to a ceiling for example) ... *** NOTE THAT NOT EVERY FEATURE WILL WORK WITH EACH CAMERA MODEL *** -------------------------------- SUPPORTED CAMERAS -------------------------------- Before you buy the app see http://www.foscamapp.com/cameras/ for a full list Foscam MJPEG cameras like: FI8908W, FI8918W, FI8910W, FI8901W, FI8903W, FI8906W, FI8907W, FI8601, FI8602, FI8604, FI8605, FI8902W, FI8903W, FI8905W, FI8606W, FI8908W, FI8919W. There are a lot of compatible camera from other brands like Apexis, Somikon, Smart Teck/Smartteck, EasyN, Hootoo, Wanscam Full HD support with audio is available for Foscam HD cameras like: FI9801W, FI9802W, FI9804W, FI9805W, FI9818W, FI9821W, FI9821P, FI9826W, FI9828W, FI9831W, FI9831P, FI9851W, FI9853W, FI9851P, FI9853P, FI9803P, FI9816P. Besides Foscam it supports literally hundreds of other brands of MJPEG/JPEG cameras. Please note that advanced features (like motion detection and pan/tilt) are not supported for all cameras. Refer to http://foscamapp.com for a complete list of model numbers and features *3G/4G or wireless network connection required, for use outside your home network you'll need to setup portforwarding on your router, see the FAQ. ---------------------------------------------- FAQ, SUPPORT AND FEATURE REQUESTS ---------------------------------------------- Please rate or review this app, for feature requests or other support questions please visit http://www.foscamapp.com/support/ We are an independent software development company, not related to Foscam

About

Wallbox Control

Manage your compatible electric vehicle charging station remotely. Monitor charging status, history, and energy consumption. Control charging modes, set profiles, and export data for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Display current charging information
  • Start and stop charging
  • Select charging modes
  • Create charging profiles
  • View historical charging data
  • Export charging session data
  • Manage multiple wallboxes
Features
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With the Wallbox Control app, you can easily operate your KEBA (c-series, x-series and company car wallbox), BMW Wallbox (Plus and Connect) and SolarEdge Home EV Wallbox from anywhere. Control how and when your car is charged. Review the charging history – with no limitations to size or time covered – and export it. Check the charges made with each RFID card. Features • Display current charging information • Start and stop the charging process • Select the charging mode (current, mode, start time) • Create profiles for charging settings • View historical (bar chart) charging session data (All, Day, Week, Month, Year) • View historical (bar chart) charging session data grouped by RFID card (All, Day, Week, Month, Year) • Get detailed information on the wallbox • Export charging session data (optional separate file for each RFID card) • Import charging session data exported from Wallbox Control or the wallbox’s web interface • Monitor total energy consumption • Manage multiple wallboxes • Calculate cars’ charged ranges • Calculate approximate charging costs per session • Manage RFID cards (x-series, company car wallbox and SolarEdge only) • Automatically synchronize wallbox clock if wallbox is not connected to internet Requirements • iOS 14.2 or higher • KEBA Wallbox P30 (c-series, x-series and company car wallbox) or • BMW Wallbox (Plus or Connect) • SolarEdge Home EV Wallbox • Important: The Wallbox needs to be connected via Ethernet or Wifi and the Wallbox DIP switch 1.3 (UDP) need to be set to "on". Please consult the KEBA "Quick Installation Guide" on how to configure the DIP switch before you purchase the app. Limitations: • The first connection from the iPhone must be made from the local network, VPN connections are supported thereafter. • Energy reports per RFID card are not supported by the BMW Wallbox. Feedback and Support We are grateful for any feedback and welcome any suggestions for improvement. Before writing a negative review please contact us at support@wallboxcontrol.com if you have any questions or need support.

Screenshots

Foscam Surveillance Pro4 screens
Wallbox Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wallbox Control at 93% against Foscam Surveillance Pro's 77%. Wallbox Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Foscam Surveillance Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Foscam Surveillance Pro costs $4.99 and Wallbox Control $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foscam Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, Wallbox Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Foscam Surveillance Pro versus Wallbox Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoscam Surveillance ProWallbox Control
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.6 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Convenience Factory B.V.Pole Position Software GmbH

Customer experience

Foscam Surveillance Pro

All ratings96 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative19.7%

Wallbox Control

Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%

In-app purchases

None

Foscam Surveillance Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Wallbox Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Foscam Surveillance Pro free?
Foscam Surveillance Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wallbox Control free?
Wallbox Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Foscam Surveillance Pro or Wallbox Control have ads?
Neither Foscam Surveillance Pro nor Wallbox Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foscam Surveillance Pro or Wallbox Control?
Foscam Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Wallbox Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Foscam Surveillance Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wallbox Control on October 27, 2026.

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