# IP Camera vs Manything

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manything at 56% against IP Camera's 6%. Manything also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (388 vs 2). IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manything holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manything has 388 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of IP Camera's written reviews are positive against 56% of Manything's.

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Manything every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera | Manything |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353/reviews) | **[3.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **388** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYOWA Engineering Laboratory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/346967864) | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353)

This app allows users to control and configure specific IP cameras developed and sold by KYOWA Engineering Laboratory and Trytech. It offers features like recording, zooming, image quality adjustment, and network settings for compatible camera hardware.

**Highlights:** Record video footage, Zoom functionality, Adjust image quality (brightness, contrast), Select and manage multiple cameras, Configure network settings, Set user IDs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Turn spare devices into cameras, Live streaming from anywhere, Motion and sound alerts, Cloud video recording, Multi-camera support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera free?

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

### Is Manything free?

Manything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera or Manything?

Manything is rated higher. IP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Manything averages 3.6 from 388 ratings.

### Do IP Camera or Manything have ads?

Neither IP Camera nor Manything shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera or Manything?

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manything every 5 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Manything on September 24, 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.*