# Instagram vs Camster! Instant Network Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Instagram at 4.7 against Camster! Instant Network Cam's 2.7. Instagram also leads on ratings volume (30M vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Camster! Instant Network Cam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instagram sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Camster! Instant Network Cam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instagram has 30M ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Instagram's written reviews are positive against 23% of Camster! Instant Network Cam's.

Instagram ships an update weekly, Camster! Instant Network Cam monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instagram | Camster! Instant Network Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252/reviews)** | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camster-instant-network-cam/id451987159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30M** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **31.5% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 668 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) | [Procypher Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331824387) |

## What reviewers say

### Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instagram/id389801252)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Photo & Video, #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #6 Top Grossing, #34 Top Free (US App Store)

Share your life's moments and connect with friends through photos, videos, and short-form content. Discover new creators, brands, and products tailored to your interests. Customize your posts with creative tools and explore a personalized feed.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation with Reels, Ephemeral Stories and Notes, Group chats and Close Friends sharing, Personalized content discovery, Shopping for products and brands, Post customization with templates and filters

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Verified Standard | $14.99 | per month |
| Instagram Badge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instagram Badge | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Excellent way to connect with friends and family
- 🌍 Ability to discover new content and accounts
- 🎨 Great platform for artists and creators to showcase their work
- 🤝 Helps small businesses promote their products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Overly aggressive AI moderation leading to unfair account suspensions
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency around account issues
- 📊 Declining organic reach and push towards paid advertising
- 🔀 Confusing layout changes that make the app less user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to post or view videos due to app crashing
- Saved posts and drafts randomly disappearing
- Notifications not working or showing outdated information
- Inability to log in or switch between multiple accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete individual photos from a multi-photo post
- Option to view posts in chronological order instead of algorithmic feed
- Better tools for small businesses to manage and grow their presence
- Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities


### Camster! Instant Network Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camster-instant-network-cam/id451987159)

Transform your iOS device into a live wireless network camera. View and record footage remotely from any location without complex network setup. Ideal for surveillance, monitoring, and security needs.

**Highlights:** Real-time live wireless network camera, Remote viewing and recording, No network setup required, Simultaneous viewing on multiple devices/browsers, Up to 48 hours continuous recording, Install on multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Service | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Service | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Service | $24.99 | per year |
| Camster Pro 2! Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Allows remote viewing
- 💡 Good for spying on pets
- 💡 Can record oneself sleeping
- 👍 Nice interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Very expensive
- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Poor picture quality
- 😠 Doesn't work at all
- 😠 Waste of time

**Reported bugs**

- Last updated 2 years ago
- No trial available
- Password setup glitch (special characters)
- Cannot connect to other device
- Wrong password or name error

**Requested features**

- Add record on detect feature
- Allow front facing camera view
- Enable remote turn on
- Full screen playback
- Transfer recordings to camera roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instagram free?

Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camster! Instant Network Cam free?

Camster! Instant Network Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instagram or Camster! Instant Network Cam?

Instagram is rated higher. Instagram averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30M ratings, while Camster! Instant Network Cam averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Instagram or Camster! Instant Network Cam have ads?

Instagram shows ads; Camster! Instant Network Cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instagram or Camster! Instant Network Cam?

Instagram ships an update weekly, and Camster! Instant Network Cam monthly. Most recently, Instagram was updated on November 4, 2026 and Camster! Instant Network Cam on November 4, 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.*