Comparison

Mini WebCam vs SlothCam Webcam Browser

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

Head to head
About

Mini WebCam

Transform your iPhone into a wireless webcam without needing extra software or hardware. Stream live video to a browser or another device on your network. Ideal for monitoring or quick video capture.

Highlights
  • Stream videos to WLAN
  • Integrated WebServer
  • Browser access via URL
  • Multiple client access
  • Flashlight support
  • Adjustable video quality and speed
  • Customizable webcam name and port
Features
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The application that turns your iPhone into a real webcam! No further software or hardware required. Just push the 'Start’ button and the transmission of your live video stream is being sent. Use your iPhone as a camera based baby monitor or transform your iPhone quickly into a video camera to monitor your Sunday roast. To view your live video you simply need a browser or another 'Mini WebCam'. Access via browser: Just enter the displayed URL in the address line of your web browser (for example http://192.168.1.1). No need for any further plug-ins or other requirements. Access via iPhone: Simply choose your webcam through the list of ‘Available Cams’ by click! Features: - Streaming of videos to the WLAN - Integrated WebServer - Supported browser: Safari (< 6.0), Firefox - Free choice of name for webcam - Free selectable port for the browser view - Supports as many 'Mini WebCams‘ as you choose and these will be diplayed clearly in form of a list. - Access for several clients to one 'Mini WebCam' is possible - Use the flashlight in dark environment - Choice of three quality levels (low, normal, high) - Choice of three different speed levels, from real time to single frames - Status of charging display - Bonjour More features coming soon! In the next version: - Picture rotation in the browser selectable - Support for IE - General bugfixing We thank all users for their numerous feedback!

About

SlothCam Webcam Browser

Browse live webcam feeds from anywhere on your iOS device. This app allows you to add custom webcam URLs and view them full screen, with options for iCloud syncing and AppleTV/Airplay. It supports any webcam with a JPEG image stream.

Highlights
  • Browse live webcam feeds
  • Add custom webcam URLs
  • iCloud syncing
  • AppleTV/Airplay support
  • Save webcam images
  • View webcams as slideshow
Features
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SlothCam is the only iOS webcam app which supports both iCloud syncing and AppleTV/Airplay (iOS5 only). SlothCam is a fully customizable webcam browser for all iOS devices. This app was inspired by my popular Mac OS Dashboard Widget and allows you to view multiple live webcam feeds on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Simply add your webcam URLs to the app, and swipe left and right to change views, just like the Apple photos app. SlothCam has a clean simple interface that allows you to view your webcams full screen. SlothCam comes with a few built in sample webcams, but the purpose of this app is for you to add your own. There is no limit to the number of cams you can add, and this app can be personalized for many possible uses. For example, you can use it to monitor local traffic conditions, check on the weather in your home town, keep an eye on surf conditions, etc. Any webcam which has a JPEG image stream is supported. You can also use SlothCam to monitor any image file on the web which is periodically updated such as satellite images, weather data, etc. SlothCam works on all Apple iOS devices. Buy one copy of SlothCam and run it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch! You can even export the settings from one of your devices and import them on the others. With SlothCam you can: •Save any webcam image directly to your device's photo album. •Save a series of webcam images. •Import and export webcam lists using email. •Migrate your settings from the Dashboard widget to the iOS app. •Enter webcam lists on your Mac or PC via a webpage and send them to the iOS app. •View your list of webcams as a slideshow. •Sync webcams between devices using iCloud syncing. •View your webcams on an external monitor or TV using AppleTV and Airplay. Check out this YouTube video of SlothCam in action: http://youtu.be/F8lXQVSbBMA If you are having trouble adding custom webcams to SlothCam, check out this tutorial: http://youtu.be/xnwYyznvo5Q If you want help finding local webcams, please contact me on my website. I am more than happy to help. If you have any problems, I am more likely to help you via email than if you post your comment as a review.

Screenshots

Mini WebCam4 screens
SlothCam Webcam Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini WebCam at none against SlothCam Webcam Browser's 1. Mini WebCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (91 vs 4). SlothCam Webcam Browser's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. SlothCam Webcam Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini WebCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SlothCam Webcam Browser holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini WebCam has 91 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Mini WebCam's written reviews are positive against 61% of SlothCam Webcam Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini WebCam ships an update every 2 months, SlothCam Webcam Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mini WebCam versus SlothCam Webcam Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini WebCamSlothCam Webcam Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (91 ratings)3.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS4.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpriparesCatspaw Systems LLC

Customer experience

Mini WebCam

All ratings91 ratings
Positive54.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.8%

SlothCam Webcam Browser

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Mini WebCam

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 6 with iOS 8.2
  • Incompatible with iPhone 5c
  • Web page won't load via URL
  • Garbled/gobbledegook characters in browser
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  • Server not supported error
  • WLAN connection error despite being connected
  • Freezes when closed
  • Port forwarding issues
  • Fails with Chrome browser
  • Installation installs wrong product (Skype Home)
  • Doesn't function on Windows with certain browsers

Requested features

13 requests
  • Audio recording capability
  • Password protection for feed
  • Chrome and Internet Explorer support
  • Front camera support
  • Continuous streaming while screen locked
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  • Video recording functionality
  • Zoom feature
  • Larger viewing window
  • Skype integration
  • Virtual camera driver for desktop
  • GSM/data network support
  • Control panel in web browser
  • Ability to work while device in rest mode

SlothCam Webcam Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mini WebCam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SlothCam Webcam Browser

One-time1
  • SlothCam Upgrade (disable ads)$0.99

Questions

Is Mini WebCam free?
Mini WebCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SlothCam Webcam Browser free?
SlothCam Webcam Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini WebCam or SlothCam Webcam Browser?
SlothCam Webcam Browser is rated higher. Mini WebCam averages 3.1 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while SlothCam Webcam Browser averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Mini WebCam or SlothCam Webcam Browser have ads?
SlothCam Webcam Browser shows ads; Mini WebCam does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini WebCam or SlothCam Webcam Browser?
Mini WebCam ships an update every 2 months, and SlothCam Webcam Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Mini WebCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and SlothCam Webcam Browser on October 14, 2026.

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