Comparison

iHome Set vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

iHome Set

This utility app offers a streamlined interface for managing settings on app-enhanced iHome devices. It allows users to easily set clocks, alarms, and radio presets, and also handles firmware updates for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Set clock
  • Set alarms
  • Set radio presets
  • Firmware updates
  • Convenient interface
Features
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iHome Set is for use with all app-enhanced iHome models. iHome Set requires iOS 4.3 thru iOS 7 on iPhone, iPod touch & iPad. iHome Set provides a convenient interface to set clock, alarms, radio presets, and much more. For devices which support firmware updates, iHome Set will install updates when they are available. A note to iHome App-enhanced product owners: Building on the success of the hardware settings features within the widely popular apps, iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio, iHome Set provides users a simple, quick-access app for hardware settings, alone. Many loyal users of iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio requested such an app. We listened, and iHome Set is the result. Thanks very much for the feedback, and we hope many users will find iHome Set makes their iHome products even easier to use. iHome+Sleep and iHome+Radio will continue to offer advanced alarms and internet radio features, respectively. With the presence of iHome Set, Sleep and Radio will continue to evolve in a complementary fashion. We're very excited about what's in store! For more information about iHome apps and app-enhanced products, visit ihomeaudio.com/apps

About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

iHome Set1 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against iHome Set's 2.1. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). iHome Set's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iHome Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 407 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of iHome Set's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHome Set ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iHome Set versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHome SetIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (407 ratings)4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4071.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSDI TechnologiesNogosoft LLC

Customer experience

iHome Set

All ratings398 ratings
Positive25.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative71.1%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative84.0%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

User reviews

iHome Set

From 407 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Self-explanatory and easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Works perfectly with the device

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No longer supported, doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't recognize iHome devices
  • 🐛 Crashes on startup, doesn't load
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection, takes multiple tries to connect

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast camera loading
  • 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
  • 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

Bugs and requests

iHome Set

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to set alarm
  • App doesn't recognize device is docked
  • Can't change WiFi settings due to app crashing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update app to work with newest iPhones
  • Add option to lock dimmer state of display

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

None

iHome Set

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is iHome Set free?
iHome Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHome Set or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. iHome Set averages 2.1 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do iHome Set or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither iHome Set nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHome Set or IP Camera Viewer?
iHome Set ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, iHome Set was updated on November 1, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on November 2, 2026.

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