# IP Camera vs Alfred Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 54% against IP Camera's 6%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (111K vs 2). IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 111K 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 54% of Alfred Camera's.

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Alfred Camera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera | Alfred Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353/reviews) | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 13 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYOWA Engineering Laboratory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/346967864) | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) |

## 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


### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera free?

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

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. IP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alfred Camera averages 4.8 from 111K ratings.

### Do IP Camera or Alfred Camera have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; IP Camera does not.

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

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alfred Camera every 6 days. Most recently, IP Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Alfred Camera on September 25, 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.*