Comparison

CamViewer for IP Webcams vs IPCam Plus

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

Head to head
About

CamViewer for IP Webcams

View and control multiple IP webcams from various brands, including Foscam and Tenvis. Features include pan, tilt, zoom, infrared control, and two-way audio for compatible cameras. Store camera details for easy access and manage settings directly from your device.

Highlights
  • View multiple IP webcams
  • Remote pan, tilt, and zoom
  • Infrared light control
  • Patrol and recenter modes
  • Two-way audio support
  • iCloud syncing for camera details
  • Digital zoom with pinch/double tap
Features
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I am no longer actively supporting this app. I have removed the in-app purchase requirement and the feedback functionality. Really simple viewer for Foscam, Tenvis and similar IP webcams with lots of features and iCloud syncing. 2-way audio support available for some non-HD cameras. In-app purchase for audio support varies in quality depending on camera. Allows you to view and operate multiple webcams storing the details for each one in the app for easy access. Offers access to operator controls including panning, modifying the infrared lights, patrol mode (double tap an arrow), recentering (double tap the center control) and modifying the camera properties. Digital zoom now allows you to pinch or double tap to zoom and pan the view. To enable this in landscape mode click the icon to disable the pan controls. Currently only tested regularly with Foscam FI8908, FI8918 & FI9821W and Tenvis JPT3815 & iProbot 3 but users have reported success with some Storage Options, Apexis, Instar, Hootoo, ebode IP Vision, Watchbot, Axis, TP-Link, TRENDnet, Abus, Asti, D-Link and Wanscam branded cameras. If you have problems using this app please report your problems through the app or contact us on the support link so that we can give you help. CamViewer uses Flurry Analytics for anonymous usage statistics.

About

IPCam Plus

Access and view live video feeds from multiple ABUS IP cameras directly on your smartphone or tablet. Control PTZ cameras, save images, and stream recorded footage from SD cards. Supports various ABUS camera models and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming from up to six cameras
  • PTZ camera control (pan, tilt, zoom)
  • Save and share video snapshots
  • Access recorded footage from SD cards
  • Organize cameras into groups
  • Multi-language support
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IPCam Plus with improved user interface Convenient access to your ABUS IP cameras when out and about allows you to watch all videos live. The free Universal IPCam Plus app is optimised for smartphones and tablets and displays video images from up to six network cameras at once. Alarm outputs can also be controlled via the app. Users can log in both via touch ID or using a six-digit PIN code. Camera view and online functions The camera views can be selected individually by creating groups. If multiple cameras are saved in the app, you can switch between them in single or multi-screen simply by swiping. The integrated online help function can display explanations for the control panels, for example. The online update function can be used to update the internal camera database quickly and easily, so that new camera models can be recognised reliably. Live image access and transfer via MMS or email The user-friendliness of iPhones or other similar devices is of course retained; simply tilt the mobile device to the side to view videos in landscape mode. When live-streaming, simply click to switch between different quality settings. Images can also be saved from the live cast. The relevant image is stored in the image folder on the end device and can be sent easily via MMS or email. If the video files are recorded directly on the camera SD card, the recorded material can be viewed via the app. There is no need to download the entire video; the desired areas can simply be selected and then streamed on the device. Control of PTZ cameras A particular highlight is the ability to control pan tilt zoom cameras using the buttons displayed in the live view. The app can also be used to configure preset positions for the cameras, and to change these at any time if necessary. Complete camera tours can also be started and stopped this way. Wide selection of languages The app supports German, English, French, Dutch and Danish. This application supports the following camera models: - TVIP11502, TVIP11552, TVIP11560, TVIP11561 - TVIP21502, TVIP21552, TVIP21560, TVIP22500 - TVIP31001, TVIP31501, TVIP31551, TVIP32500 - TVIP41500, TVIP41560 - TVIP52502 - TVIP61500, TVIP61550, TVIP61560, TVIP62500 - TVIP71501, TVIP71551, TVIP72500 - TVIP81000, TVIP81100, TVIP82000, TVIP82100 - TIP82900, TVIP83900, TVIP86900 - TVIP91100, TVIP91300, TVIP91600, TVIP91700 - TVIP92100, TVIP92300, TVIP92500, TVIP92600, TVIP92610, TVIP92700 - IPCB42500, IPCB42550, IPCB71500, IPCB72500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.4 or above) - IPCB42501, IPCB42551, IPCB62500, IPCB72501, - IPCB24500, IPCB34500, IPCB64500, IPCB74500, - IPCA22500, IPCA32500, IPCA52000, IPCA62500, IPCA62505, IPCA72500 - IPCA33500, IPCA63500, IPCA66500, IPCA73500, IPCA76500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.2 or above) - IPCS82520 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.3 or above) - IPCS82500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.4.12 or above) - IPCS10020 - IPCB42510A, IPCB42510B, IPCB42510C, IPCB42515A, IPCB44510A, IPCB44510B, IPCB44510C - IPCB62510A, IPCB62510B, IPCB62510C, IPCB64510A, IPCB64510B, IPCB64510C, IPCB68510A, IPCB68510B, IPCB68510C - IPCB62520, IPCB64520, IPCB68520 - IPCB72520, IPCB74520, IPCB78520 Important notes: The app requires the firmware on your network camera to be up to date, so you may have to update the firmware before you start. Intensive use of the live-streaming function can increase battery consumption, causing the end device to heat up. In the case of remote connections, additional costs may be incurred depending on your provider. The video performance will depend on the transmission bandwidth. The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/dsgvo-ipcamplus.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/terms-ipcamplus.html

Screenshots

CamViewer for IP Webcams4 screens
IPCam Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamViewer for IP Webcams at 76% against IPCam Plus's 17%. CamViewer for IP Webcams also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). IPCam Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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. CamViewer for IP Webcams sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPCam Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamViewer for IP Webcams ships an update every 6 weeks, IPCam Plus every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamViewer for IP Webcams versus IPCam Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamViewer for IP WebcamsIPCam Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn McKerrellABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

CamViewer for IP Webcams

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.0%

IPCam Plus

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

CamViewer for IP Webcams

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera controls not working after recent updates
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer devices
  • Freezing or crashing on some devices and networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multi-camera viewing and management
  • Implement recording and screenshot capabilities
  • Improve audio quality and add two-way audio support
  • Optimize performance and reduce data usage
  • Expand compatibility with more IP camera models

IPCam Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CamViewer for IP Webcams

One-time1
  • feature: Audio Support$2.99
None

IPCam Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamViewer for IP Webcams free?
CamViewer for IP Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPCam Plus free?
IPCam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CamViewer for IP Webcams or IPCam Plus have ads?
Neither CamViewer for IP Webcams nor IPCam Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamViewer for IP Webcams or IPCam Plus?
CamViewer for IP Webcams ships an update every 6 weeks, and IPCam Plus every 14 months. Most recently, CamViewer for IP Webcams was updated on October 23, 2026 and IPCam Plus on October 24, 2026.

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