Comparison

i vs Angelcam

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

Head to head
About

i

Remotely monitor live video from security cameras on iOS devices. View multiple cameras, take snapshots, and control PTZ functions. Supports up to 64 channels and various video codecs.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Multi-camera view
  • Snapshot support
  • PTZ control
  • Up to 64 channels
  • Push notifications
  • Playback support
Features
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i-Security is a free app specially built for iOS devices that allows you to remotely monitor live video from security cameras through i-Security Surveillance systems. Users can view multiple cameras simultaneously by 3G or WiFi. It also supports snapshots and physical / digital PTZ control. Features on i-Security: 1. Up to 64 channels of live view display 2. Can setup multiple servers (Single server connection) 3. Support Snapshots 4. Support Physical / Digital PTZ control (Depends on camera) 5. Preset point support (Depends on camera) 6. Digital Input/Output support 7. Support Megapixel resolution 8. Support Playback 9. Support Push Notification 10. Support findNVR (P2P) 11. Favorite view for all i-Security recording servers 12. New Event List Button 13. Support Audio 14. Support Demo Site 15. Support Talk 16. Support QR code Supported Systems Supported OS: iOS - iOS 8 above - iPhone 4 and above - iPad / iPad2 / iPad Air / iPad Air2 / iPad Pro Supported Video codec: -MJPEG -MPEG4 -H.264 -H.265

About

Angelcam

Access and manage your home or business security cameras remotely. Monitor live video feeds, connect sensors for enhanced security, and store recordings in the cloud. Enjoy secure, real-time monitoring from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Connect any sensor/alarm
  • Share camera access
  • Cloud video recording
  • Supports most IP cameras
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Multi-camera view
Features
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The Angelcam app is a cloud-based IP camera viewer that enables you to monitor and control your home and/or business security. Thanks to its remote access, you can view all of your connected cameras, including CCTV and IP, from anywhere in the world. With Angelcam, there’s no need for an expensive camera system as you have all of the tools and functionality you need to keep what matters most always safe and secure no matter where you are. Angelcam’s 360° Real-Time Security allows for easy connection of the vast majority of alarms and sensors to Angelcam and provides a more comprehensive, truly real-time means of monitoring and investigating issues as soon as they arise. With it, users are empowered to react immediately, ensuring an optimal appropriate response and the end of false alarms for good. LIVE VIDEO MONITORING Access your cameras online anytime, from anywhere. CONNECT ANY SENSOR/S Connect and integrate any sensor/s to enhance your functionality. SHARE WITH ANYONE Allow your family and friends access to a live view of your cameras and recordings. CLOUD RECORDING Back up your video to secure cloud storage (Cloud Recording subscription required). CONNECT NEARLY ANY IP CAMERA We support 90% of camera brands. HELP IS ONE CLICK AWAY Reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable support whenever you need or try our community support. BANK-LEVEL ENCRYPTION Rest assured knowing your camera feeds are secure and that only you, as well as the people you choose, can access them. MULTI-CAMERA VIEW Get an instant overview and immediate control of all your streams at once whether you have IP cameras or CCTV cameras (quality may vary based on your internet connection). 360° REAL-TIME SECURITY Get a more comprehensive, real-time means of monitoring and investigating issues as soon as they arise, ensuring an optimal appropriate response and the end of false alarms for good.

Screenshots

i3 screens
Angelcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Angelcam at 4.3 against i's 1.6. Angelcam also leads on ratings volume (223 vs 19) and review sentiment (39% vs 29%). i's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Angelcam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Angelcam has 223 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of i's written reviews are positive against 39% of Angelcam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
i versus Angelcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAngelcam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (19 ratings)4.3 (223 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19223 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBiotech Lab Inc.Angelcam, Inc.

Customer experience

i

All ratings20 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.8%

Angelcam

All ratings223 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative56.5%

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

Angelcam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Angelcam free?
Angelcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i or Angelcam?
Angelcam is rated higher. i averages 1.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Angelcam averages 4.3 from 223 ratings.
Do i or Angelcam have ads?
Neither i nor Angelcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Angelcam?
i ships an update every 2 months, and Angelcam every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 8, 2026 and Angelcam on September 19, 2026.

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