Comparison

ipCam vs VDO.Ninja

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

Head to head
About

ipCam

Transform your mobile device into a Wi-Fi network IP camera. Stream live video and audio to web browsers and other compatible applications. Offers features like flash control, image adjustments, and secure login options.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network IP camera
  • Stream video and audio
  • Web browser access
  • Front/back camera selection
  • Flash control
  • Image quality adjustment
  • Digital Pan/Tilt
Features
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ipCam turns your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a Wi-Fi network IP camera. Features - Stream images, video & audio to compatible applications including most web browsers and our iCamSource and iCamSource Pro apps. - Select either the front or back camera. - Turn the Flash on and off via the Web Interface. - Adjust the image size, quality, and frame rate. - Auto-rotate the image based on device orientation. - Optional Date / Time image overlay. - Optional 4:3 aspect ratio image crop. - Digital Pan / Tilt the 4:3 cropped image. - Optional Login & Password for additional security. - Tapping the video preview toggles darkening the screen. - Dynamic DNS support for DynDNS and No-IP users. - Automatic Port Forwarding for routers that support UPnP or NAT-PMP. Once ipCam is running you can connect to its Web Interface from most any modern web browser that is also connected to your local network by entering the http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ URL located at the bottom of the screen. The Web Interface gives you access to various image, video, and audio links in addition to the links that control the Flash and Pan / Tilt functionalities, when available. Please visit http://skjm.com/ipcam/ for more information.

About

VDO.Ninja

This app facilitates peer-to-peer video and audio streaming using WebRTC technology, enabling local or internet-based connections. It offers background VoIP and screen sharing capabilities not found in its web counterpart.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer streaming
  • WebRTC encrypted connections
  • Background VoIP support
  • Background screen sharing
  • Customizable Stream IDs
  • OBS integration
Features
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This is Peer-to-peer based, capable of working locally on a LAN or via the Internet by means of webRTC encrypted streaming technology. This is the official native iOS app version of VDO.Ninja. It has limited features compared to the web-based version that's accessible in Safari at https://vdo.ninja. The benefits of this iOS app version is it offers background VoiP support and background screen sharing support. These features are not available via the web version. To use this app: 1. Select the camera you wish to use, or select the microphone, or select the Screen share option. This will take you to the setup page. 2. All settings on the setup page are optional and can be left alone. You can enter a custom Stream ID value if you wish to*, but a default one will be provided if left blank. 3. Next, click Connect, and then allow any Cam/Mic Permissions when prompted. If using the Screen option instead, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing. 4. Enter the URL provided at the top of the page into OBS an browser source or other any remote browser to view the video/audio stream. It will load within seconds. * Stream IDs must be alphanumeric, must not already be in use, and contain no spaces. Capitalization matters. ** If using the Screen option, instead of a selecting camera, select the VDO.Ninja broadcast service when you start screen sharing. Video guide here: https://youtu.be/iLGkGHJCpBo Permissions to allow the app to run while in the background is needed for screen sharing and background VoiP capabilities. You can refer to https://docs.vdo.ninja for information on configuring bitrate, codec, and more there. These options can be configured via the viewer-side in the browser. ie: Adding &stats to the viewer URL can show you details about bitrate, resolution, and frame rate. If you would like to have two-way calling, please access VDO.Ninja instead with Safari at https://vdo.ninja/. The web app is performant and feature rich, with the ability to join group chat.

Screenshots

ipCam4 screens
VDO.Ninja3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VDO.Ninja at Free against ipCam's $2.99. VDO.Ninja also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). ipCam's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, 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

VDO.Ninja is free to download; ipCam costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ipCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ipCam's written reviews are positive against 56% of VDO.Ninja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ipCam ships an update every 2 months, VDO.Ninja every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ipCam versus VDO.Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteripCamVDO.Ninja
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better3.6 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKJM, LLCSteve Seguin

Customer experience

ipCam

All ratings76 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative31.7%

VDO.Ninja

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral33.3%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

ipCam

No in-app purchases

None

VDO.Ninja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ipCam free?
ipCam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VDO.Ninja free?
VDO.Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ipCam or VDO.Ninja?
ipCam is rated higher. ipCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while VDO.Ninja averages 3.6 from 30 ratings.
Do ipCam or VDO.Ninja have ads?
Neither ipCam nor VDO.Ninja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ipCam or VDO.Ninja?
ipCam ships an update every 2 months, and VDO.Ninja every 11 days. Most recently, ipCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and VDO.Ninja on October 16, 2026.

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