Comparison

Camster! Instant Network Cam vs Midnight Video Camera

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

Head to head
About

Camster! Instant Network Cam

Transform your iOS device into a live wireless network camera. View and record footage remotely from any location without complex network setup. Ideal for surveillance, monitoring, and security needs.

Highlights
  • Real-time live wireless network camera
  • Remote viewing and recording
  • No network setup required
  • Simultaneous viewing on multiple devices/browsers
  • Up to 48 hours continuous recording
  • Install on multiple devices
Features
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Instantly turn your iOS device into a real-time live wireless network camera! No network setup required, just press a button to view and record your device's live camera images from anywhere in the world! Your device's camera images can be viewed by 1 or more iOS devices or web browsers simultaneously. Also, record in camera and viewer mode for up to 48 continuous hours. Install on multiple devices for viewing and recording multiple network cameras at your home or business. Great for use as nanny cam, surveillance camera, baby cam, security and entrance camera, spy cam, vehicle anti-theft camera, property protection cam, network camera, web cam, etc. Super easy to use, no need for any network configuration setup or third party vendors to view your device's camera images remotely, which is normally a very complicated and costly process to go through for a personal network camera. Optional Subscription Service Information: • Service is for Instant Network Camera connectivity through our servers. • Length of subscriptions are 1 week, 1 month, or 1 year. • Costs are $1.99 per week, or $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year, or $49.99 for lifetime. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. • Privacy Policy URL: http://www.procypher.com/procypher-software-privacy-policy.php • Terms of Use URL: http://www.procypher.com/procypher-software-terms-of-use.php

About

Midnight Video Camera

Capture clear videos in low-light conditions with enhanced sensitivity and amplification. Choose from multiple resolutions and export in standard MP4 format. Additional features like delayed start and automatic sleep are available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Enhanced low-light sensitivity
  • Software amplification for higher sensitivity
  • Multiple video resolution options
  • MP4 file format with H.264/HEVC
  • Delayed start of recording (in-app purchase)
  • Automatic monitor sleep (in-app purchase)
Features
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This is the video application specialized for shooting in the dark. 1. SENSITIVITY In case of iPhone X, the sensitivity can be increased up to ISO = 1760, shutter speed = 1/3 sec. 2. AMPLIFICATION By software processing, you can shoot a video with even higher sensitivity. 3. RESOLUSTION In case of iPhone X, you can choose the resolution from 192x144, 352x288, 480x360, 640x480, 960x540, 1280x720, 1920x1080. 4. FILE FORMAT Extension: mp4 Video: H.264, HEVC Audio: AAC 44.1kHz 5. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS By "In-App Purchase", you can use the following functions. •Automatic sleep of monitor •Delayed start of recording •Extending of recording time

Screenshots

Camster! Instant Network Cam4 screens
Midnight Video Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Camster! Instant Network Cam and Midnight Video Camera both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Midnight Video Camera's written reviews are positive against 23% of Camster! Instant Network Cam's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Camster! Instant Network Cam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Midnight Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for Camster! Instant Network Cam against 2.7 for Midnight Video Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Camster! Instant Network Cam's written reviews are positive against 44% of Midnight Video Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camster! Instant Network Cam ships an update monthly, Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Camster! Instant Network Cam versus Midnight Video Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamster! Instant Network CamMidnight Video Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (10 ratings)2.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProcypher Software Co.Yukiko Iwai

Customer experience

Camster! Instant Network Cam

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative74.0%

Midnight Video Camera

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Camster! Instant Network Cam

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Last updated 2 years ago
  • No trial available
  • Password setup glitch (special characters)
  • Cannot connect to other device
  • Wrong password or name error
Show 17 more
  • Cannot figure out how to use
  • Cannot get camera to work
  • White page with writing, not recording
  • Still shot instead of live feed
  • Does not work
  • Cannot set up account
  • Different password errors
  • Cannot switch camera view
  • Only records from back camera
  • Immediately makes you upgrade
  • Cannot play without paying
  • Username/password length errors
  • Does not take video, only pictures
  • Cannot zoom in
  • Need full version to save video
  • Password section bug
  • Camster Account Created message without functionality

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add record on detect feature
  • Allow front facing camera view
  • Enable remote turn on
  • Full screen playback
  • Transfer recordings to camera roll
Show 2 more
  • Add sound feature
  • Save user settings (username and password)

Midnight Video Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Camster! Instant Network Cam

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Service$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Service$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Service$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Camster Pro 2! Unlock$49.99
1 purchases

Midnight Video Camera

One-time1
  • Enable All Functions$7.99

Questions

Is Camster! Instant Network Cam free?
Camster! Instant Network Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midnight Video Camera free?
Midnight Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camster! Instant Network Cam or Midnight Video Camera?
Midnight Video Camera is rated higher. Camster! Instant Network Cam averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Midnight Video Camera averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Camster! Instant Network Cam or Midnight Video Camera have ads?
Neither Camster! Instant Network Cam nor Midnight Video Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camster! Instant Network Cam or Midnight Video Camera?
Camster! Instant Network Cam ships an update monthly, and Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camster! Instant Network Cam was updated on November 4, 2026 and Midnight Video Camera on November 2, 2026.

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