Comparison

WiFi Camera vs IP Camera, Wireless Camera

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Camera

Wirelessly connect two iOS devices to use one as a remote camera. Capture high-resolution photos remotely, stream the camera view, and transfer images instantly. Ideal for group shots and remote photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless device connection
  • Remote photo capture
  • Real-time camera view streaming
  • Full-resolution photo transfer
  • Picture-in-picture view
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Use one iPhone or iPad to see through another's camera and take the photo remotely. Set up your camera, check the framing on your other device, and tap the shutter when everyone is ready. WiFi Camera sends the full-size photo back to you, ready to save or share. CONNECT TWO DEVICES Install and open WiFi Camera on both devices. Find your other iPhone or iPad in the nearby list, tap to connect, and accept the invitation. You can also enable auto-accept for nearby invitations. SEE AND CONTROL THE CAMERA Watch the live camera view, switch between the other device's front and back cameras, and take photos remotely. When both devices have a camera, they can share their views with each other. KEEP THE ORIGINAL PHOTO Browse your photos in the app, zoom in to check the details, save to your photo library, or share the original image with the iOS share sheet. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use an iPhone as the camera and an iPad as the viewfinder, or connect two iPhones. The dark interface keeps the live view in focus, with clear controls and a small preview of your own camera. REQUIREMENTS • Two nearby iPhones or iPads with WiFi Camera installed and open. • This version requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. • At least one device must have an available camera. • Enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and allow Local Network access when prompted. A shared Wi-Fi network is recommended for live video. WiFi Camera connects Apple mobile devices to each other. It does not connect to standalone cameras, DSLRs, webcams, or IP security cameras, and it is not an internet-based remote monitoring service.

About

IP Camera, Wireless Camera

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless or IP camera. Connect two iOS devices via Wi-Fi, hotspot, or Bluetooth to use one as a remote and the other as a camera. Capture images and record video remotely without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera functionality
  • IP camera capabilities
  • Remote video recording
  • Remote image capture
  • Live video feed
  • Flash control
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad as wireless camera, ip camera, remote camera with help of this app. Our app helps you to connect two iOS devices over wifi, local hotspot or bluetooth and use one device as remote controller and other as camera. Note: No internet required. * You can start stop video recording from remote device on the host device * Capture high resolution images remotely * Live video feed to remote device of the host camera * Enable, disable flash * Long range supposed as long as they are connectable over wifi or other medium. Please write to us at racersoft@gmail.com if you want more features or any suggestions for improvement.

Screenshots

WiFi Camera3 screens
IP Camera, Wireless Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

WiFi Camera and IP Camera, Wireless Camera both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of WiFi Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of IP Camera, Wireless Camera's. IP Camera, Wireless Camera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

WiFi Camera costs $1.99 and IP Camera, Wireless Camera $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for WiFi Camera against 2.6 for IP Camera, Wireless Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of WiFi Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of IP Camera, Wireless Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Camera ships an update every 12 months, IP Camera, Wireless Camera every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WiFi Camera versus IP Camera, Wireless Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi CameraIP Camera, Wireless Camera
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better2.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AmitaySounak Sarkar

Customer experience

WiFi Camera

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative47.9%

IP Camera, Wireless Camera

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

WiFi Camera

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 12 and later versions
  • App fails to open on newer iOS versions
  • Devices cannot connect despite being on same network
  • Connection drops after taking photos
  • Black or corrupted saved images
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  • Preview image quality extremely poor
  • Exposure settings incorrect (too bright or too dark)
  • Click-to-focus not functioning
  • App blocks device from sleeping after disconnection
  • Incompatibility with Canon and other non-Apple cameras
  • Notifications cause disconnections

Requested features

12 requests
  • Video recording functionality
  • Zoom controls for camera
  • Flash control and activation
  • Timer/delay mode for self-portraits
  • Auto-pairing for trusted devices
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  • Auto-accept connections between paired devices
  • Faster photo capture between shots
  • Grid overlay and HDR support
  • Ability to disable auto-save to both devices
  • Cross-platform support (non-Apple devices)
  • Better photo preview quality
  • Improved exposure control

IP Camera, Wireless Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Camera

No in-app purchases

None

IP Camera, Wireless Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Camera free?
WiFi Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera, Wireless Camera free?
IP Camera, Wireless Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WiFi Camera or IP Camera, Wireless Camera?
WiFi Camera is rated higher. WiFi Camera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while IP Camera, Wireless Camera averages 2.6 from 10 ratings.
Do WiFi Camera or IP Camera, Wireless Camera have ads?
Neither WiFi Camera nor IP Camera, Wireless Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Camera or IP Camera, Wireless Camera?
WiFi Camera ships an update every 12 months, and IP Camera, Wireless Camera every 16 months. Most recently, WiFi Camera was updated on November 7, 2026 and IP Camera, Wireless Camera on November 2, 2026.

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