# IP Camera vs Security Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353/reviews) | **[4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYOWA Engineering Laboratory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/346967864) | [Anthony R. DePasquale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696305034) |

## 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


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watchful Pro (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Watchful Pro (annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Watchful Pro (lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*