Comparison

IP Camera vs Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

IP Camera

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
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IP Camera for iPhone ・録画機能を搭載しました。 ・ズーム機能を搭載しました。 本アプリは ・株式会社恭和 (http://www.kywo.co.jp) ・株式会社トライテック (http://www.trytech-jp.com) が開発、販売をしているIPカメラを操作・設定する為のアプリです。 選択:複数のカメラから見たいカメラを選択します。 画質:明るさやコントラストを調整します。 撮影:撮影して、保存します。 センター:カメラの原点調整を行います。 設定:ネットワークやユーザID等の設定を行います。 IP Cameraは恭和楽天市場からご購入ください。 *弊社のアプリは弊社のIPカメラ以外では動作いたしません。 http://item.rakuten.co.jp/kyowashop/kyowa_001/ 製品ページ http://www.kyowagroup-product.com/ipcamera.html

About

Security Camera

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live video feed
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Adjustable storage duration
  • Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

IP Camera4 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Security Camera at 74% against IP Camera's 6%. Security Camera also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (156 vs 2). IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera has 156 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 74% of Security Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP CameraSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (156 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncAnthony R. DePasquale

Customer experience

IP Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

Security Camera

All ratings156 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is IP Camera free?
IP Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera or Security Camera?
Security Camera is rated higher. IP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 156 ratings.
Do IP Camera or Security Camera have ads?
Neither IP Camera nor Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera or Security Camera?
IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, IP Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Security Camera on September 21, 2026.

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