# Open Reader vs Angelcam

The clearest difference is price: Angelcam at Free against Open Reader's $4.99. Angelcam also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). Open Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Angelcam is free to download; Open Reader costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Angelcam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Angelcam has 235 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Open Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Angelcam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Reader | Angelcam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-reader/id418736078/reviews) | **[4.3 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelcam-cloud-camera-viewer/id1081456123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **235** |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UMateY](https://appshunter.io/developer/327433577) | [Angelcam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081456122) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-reader/id418736078)

This app allows you to view a wide range of document formats, including Open Document files, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. It also functions as a robust document manager, enabling file downloads from various sources and cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** View ODT, ODS, ODP files, Download files from email and web, Manage files with folders and renaming, View PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Integrates with Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Wireless file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Angelcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelcam-cloud-camera-viewer/id1081456123)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Dependable, high quality service
- 👍 Convenient pure cloud solution
- 👍 Smooth and powerful integration
- 👍 Excellent application support
- 👍 Great product and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server response not recognised
- 🐛 Timeline mostly red during day
- 🐛 Poor design and support
- 🐛 No delete option for cameras
- 🐛 Complete waste of time

**Reported bugs**

- Server response not recognised
- Timeline mostly red during day
- Cameras not showing up
- No delete option for cameras
- Ring doorbell cameras not in list

**Requested features**

- Support for latest Hikvision codec
- Zooming presets
- More control than webpage
- Full screen viewing
- Nest/Dropcam support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Reader free?

Open Reader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Angelcam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open Reader or Angelcam?

Angelcam is rated higher. Open Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Angelcam averages 4.3 from 235 ratings.

### Do Open Reader or Angelcam have ads?

Neither Open Reader nor Angelcam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open Reader or Angelcam?

Open Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Angelcam every 2 months. Most recently, Open Reader was updated on October 21, 2026 and Angelcam on October 21, 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.*