# InstarVision vs UniCam

InstarVision and UniCam both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's. InstarVision also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (51 vs 9). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. InstarVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for InstarVision against 4.5 for UniCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 51 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstarVision | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarvision/id413109553/reviews) | **[4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 152 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INSTAR Deutschland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/413109556) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### InstarVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarvision/id413109553)

View, control, and manage your IP cameras from anywhere. This app allows real-time video and audio streaming, camera settings adjustments, and playback of recorded footage.

**Highlights:** Live video/audio streaming, Add/edit/delete cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom control, Change camera settings, Save/share snapshots, Playback recordings, Motion detection activation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

**Highlights:** Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion, Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP), 24/7 live streaming, Instant motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Remote PTZ control, Smart camera discovery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| MAX - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstarVision free?

InstarVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstarVision or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do InstarVision or UniCam have ads?

Neither InstarVision nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstarVision or UniCam?

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on October 23, 2026 and UniCam on October 27, 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.*