Comparison

Camster! Network Camera Viewer vs CameraFTP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Camster! Network Camera Viewer

Access and view live network cameras globally for free. You can also add your own cameras for remote monitoring of homes, businesses, or public spaces. Stream video conveniently on your mobile device anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • View public and private network cameras
  • Add and monitor your own cameras
  • Remote access to live video streams
  • Control Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris
  • Save and share camera links
  • Camera viewer zoom control
  • Secure login support
Features
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Watch real-time network cameras from around the world for FREE! Add your own cameras too for watching your home or business or favorite public cam remotely 24-hours a day. View streaming video in the palm of your hand at the touch of a finger anytime, anywhere! Great for nanny cams, surveillance cameras, baby cams, IP cameras, network cameras, Web cams, spy cams, security cameras, traffic and weather cams, public cameras, etc. FEATURES: √ For Webcams, Network Cameras, IP Cameras √ Operate Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris Controls √ Works with most make and model cameras √ Save and Share Network Camera Links √ Copy and Paste Link Information √ Camera Viewer Zoom Control √ Use With Secure Login INCLUDED CAMS: Panda Cam, Kilauea Volcano, Meerkat Cam, Polar Bear, Aquarium Fish, Ape Cam, Pig Cam, Elephant, Seabirds, Bald Eagle Nest, Dog and Pet Resorts, Panama Canal, NYC Weather, Central Park, Airport Runway, Pebble Beach, Athletic Field, Antarctic, and more! Device Compatibility: Works on all devices running iOS 7.0 and up including iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

About

CameraFTP Viewer

Access and playback live or recorded footage from your cloud-based surveillance cameras. View your own cameras or those shared by others. Offers 2-way audio and video calling with compatible apps.

Highlights
  • View live camera feeds
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Access shared/public cameras
  • 2-way video and audio calling
  • Use webcam/smartphone as IP camera
  • Secure cloud storage
Features
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This is the viewer app for CameraFTP cloud surveillance and recording service. You can view / play back cameras in your account, or view shared / public cameras. CameraFTP.com offers a revolutionary security and monitoring service for home and business. It is compatible with most IP cameras/NVRs. You can save camera/NVR cost by using CameraFTP Mobile Security Camera app or CameraFTP VSS software. With CameraFTP camera apps, the live view and 2-way video calling features are free. It is better than IP camera or Baby Monitor. CameraFTP also offers free trial and very limited cloud recording service for free. You can optionally order a low-cost cloud recording service starting at only $1.50-$2.50/camera/month. CameraFTP has far better features than regular security services. It is very easy to setup. You can use webcam or smartphone as IP camera, saving the cost of buying an IP camera. Your footage is uploaded to CameraFTP's secure data center. It is more secure than a regular IP camera or CCTV DVR system that records data locally and can be destroyed by an intruder. With CameraFTP Viewer, you can easily monitor or play back the recorded footage from anywhere. You can also share or publish your cameras for other people to watch. If you use CameraFTP VSS software or Mobile Security Camera app, then this viewer app can support 2-way video & audio viewing and calling! CameraFTP is a service offered by DriveHQ. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ has been in the cloud service business since 2003 with over 3 million registered users. CameraFTP's optional cloud recording service starts at only $1.50-$2.50/camera/month with no contract required and no hidden fees. Why not try our service today?

Screenshots

Camster! Network Camera Viewer4 screens
CameraFTP Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFTP Viewer at 3.9 against Camster! Network Camera Viewer's 2.0. CameraFTP Viewer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 6%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Camster! Network Camera Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Camster! Network Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CameraFTP Viewer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFTP Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Camster! Network Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 48% of CameraFTP Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camster! Network Camera Viewer ships an update every 4 months, CameraFTP Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camster! Network Camera Viewer versus CameraFTP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamster! Network Camera ViewerCameraFTP Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (11 ratings)3.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.8% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProcypher Software Co.Drive Headquarters, Inc.

Customer experience

Camster! Network Camera Viewer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative90.4%

CameraFTP Viewer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Camster! Network Camera Viewer

One-time1
  • Camster: Enable Full Version$1.99
9 purchases

CameraFTP Viewer

One-time9
  • monthly entry-level image camera license$1.99
  • monthly image camera license$1.99
  • monthly entry-level video camera license2 variants$2.99
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  • monthly video camera license$2.99
  • yearly entry-level image camera license$9.99
  • yearly image camera license$9.99
  • yearly entry-level video camera license$14.99
  • yearly video camera license$14.99
  • yearly entry-level video camera license$19.99

Questions

Is Camster! Network Camera Viewer free?
Camster! Network Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraFTP Viewer free?
CameraFTP Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camster! Network Camera Viewer or CameraFTP Viewer?
CameraFTP Viewer is rated higher. Camster! Network Camera Viewer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CameraFTP Viewer averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Camster! Network Camera Viewer or CameraFTP Viewer have ads?
Neither Camster! Network Camera Viewer nor CameraFTP Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camster! Network Camera Viewer or CameraFTP Viewer?
Camster! Network Camera Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and CameraFTP Viewer monthly. Most recently, Camster! Network Camera Viewer was updated on October 27, 2026 and CameraFTP Viewer on October 23, 2026.

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