Foscam Pro vs BirdKam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foscam Pro
Monitor and control multiple IP cameras, including Foscam models, with features like two-way audio, video recording, and motion detection. Offers flexible control methods and background audio listening for comprehensive surveillance.
- Two-way audio on compatible models
- Video recording to camera roll
- Motion and face detection
- Preset camera position control
- Background audio listening
- Adjustable camera arrangement
- Optional passcode lock
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The app Foscam Pro is the most feature rich Foscam iPhone app and iPad app to take advantage of your Foscam IP cameras both HD and SD, as well as other MJPEG cameras. Alll the features you want and need are in one place. For almost all Foscam HD and SD cameras there is two-way audio, video recording, and image capture. Note: Foscam Pro is not made by or affiliated with Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology. Please do not contact us with camera hardware problems. Thank you. Compatible cameras WITH two-way audio where supported: FI8905W, FI8908W, FI8909W, FI8910W, FI8916W, FI8918W, C1, FI9803P V2, FI9804P, FI9805, FI9805W, FI9816P, FI9821P, FI9821P V2, FI9821W, FI9821W V2, FI9821W V2.1, FI9826P V2, FI9826W, FI9828P, FI9828W, FI9831P+V2, FI9853EP, FI9900P, FosBaby, FosBaby P1 , C2, R2, and Insteon 2864-232. Compatible cameras WITHOUT audio: Foscam FI9821V1, FI8620, FI8608, Cis-co WVC-80N, D-Link DCS-942L, Agassio 522, Panasonic CL0230, and the WowWee Rovio robot. Other cameras might work but it is not guaranteed; choose a camera in the settings that looks similar. If you find cameras that are compatible, please let us know and we will add them to this list. To view your cameras remotely, you will have to setup dynamic DNS and/or port forwarding on your home router. Get your camera working with your browser first. Then setup the app. See this page for help: http://synapticedge.com/setupfoscam Need help? Tap the info button to contact us. Please contact your camera reseller for support with your initial setup. Current Feature Summary: ▶Preset camera position control ▶Two-way Audio on compatible models (see list above) ▶Listen to multiple cameras at the same time ▶Listen to camera audio while the app is in the background ▶Adjustable camera arrangement ▶Up to four camera groups ▶Live settings feedback ▶2 Control Methods ("No look" Joystick or Screen Drag) ▶Control of your camera's motion detection, ftp upload, and email and SD features (as applicable based on camera models) ▶Pan and Tilt Speed Control ▶In App motion and face detection (with automatic image/video capture) for SD model cameras. ▶Video Recording to camera roll (with audio on compatible models) ▶Optional Passcode Lock ▶Fast multiple camera setup ▶Save/e-mail your camera settings to other users/devices The "no look" joystick allows you to look at the camera image while positioning the camera instead of needing to look at some tiny arrow buttons. Simple tap and hold anywhere near the joystick. The joystick will center on your finger. Then just drag in the direction you want to go. Push to talk makes talking through your camera easy. Simply hold the microphone button to talk and release to stop. Take pictures and videos with ease. Videos and images are captured instantly without interference, popups, or waiting. Images and videos are sent directly to your camera roll. You can email or upload them to YouTube from there. Fast, easy setup: Most people with multiple cameras have them setup with similar network settings, often only the port number is different. With Foscam Pro’s duplicate feature, setting up multiple cameras takes only a few seconds. Username and passwords can now be set up as defaults for new cameras. Setting up the same cameras on multiple devices? Foscam Pro allows you to e-mail your camera settings to yourself, coworkers, family or friends. Passwords are no longer included in the configuration file. Additionally, Foscam Pro allows you to use local addresses for when you are on the same network as the cameras, and remote addresses for when you are away from the home location. This allows you to get the best connection no matter where you are. Want to save bandwidth? Foscam Pro has three bandwidth saving modes to choose from for 89xx series models. Foscam Pro is a universal app. This means it is a Foscam iPhone app, a Foscam iPad app, and a Foscam iPod app. You only have to buy it once.
BirdKam
Connect to a bird watching camera for real-time viewing and remote control. Utilize AI to identify bird species and share your captured moments with a community of enthusiasts.
- Real-time bird watching
- Remote camera control
- Intelligent bird identification
- Image sharing
- Subscription service
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Welcome to use BirdKam APP! In your control, let the bird watching experience be more colorful. KEY FEATURES Real-time bird watching experience: By connecting with the bird watching camera, you can observe the images captured by the camera in real time and feel the wonderful life of birds. Remote control: Wherever you are, you can easily control the shooting function and camera settings of the bird watching camera to ensure capturing the best moments. Intelligent identification: With the help of artificial intelligence technology, our APP can identify the species of birds in the image and provide detailed information, allowing you to understand the habits and characteristics of each bird more deeply. Image sharing: Share the wonderful moments you captured with other bird enthusiasts, exchange bird watching experiences, discuss bird watching skills, and make bird watching a more interesting social activity. Subscription service BirdKam Pro automatic subscription service: 1. Subscription Name: BirdKam Pro 2. Service: * BirdKam Pro Monthly * BirdKam Pro Yearly 3. Subscription price: continuous Monthly product is 10.99 dollar/month, continuous Yearly product is 109.99 dollar/year. The currency and price of the subscription will be automatically converted from the US dollar price to the price of the country/region where your Apple ID is located based on the region where your Apple ID is located. 4. Automatic renewal: Within 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle, the iTunes account will be automatically deducted and the membership duration of the corresponding subscription service will be extended. 5. To cancel the subscription, please manually open the iOS "Settings" -->enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click "Apple lD" select "View Apple lD" enter the "Account Settings" page, then click" Subscribe", Select BirdKam Pro subscription to cancel the subscription This subscription will automatically renew if the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. 6. Detailed subscription terms: https://bk-center.willfine.com/about/Terms_Of_Subscription.html 7. Privacy policy: https://bk-center.willfine.com/about/Privacy_Policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Foscam Pro at 57% against BirdKam's 0%. Foscam Pro also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). BirdKam's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On 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
BirdKam is free to download; Foscam Pro costs $4.99 up front. BirdKam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Foscam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Foscam Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foscam Pro has 367 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Foscam Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of BirdKam's.
Foscam Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, BirdKam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foscam Pro | BirdKam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (367 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 367 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synaptic Edge LLC | SiFar HK LIMITED |
Customer experience
Foscam Pro
BirdKam
Bugs and requests
Foscam Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup or when adding new cameras
- Connectivity issues, especially when using remote access
- Audio and video quality problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for latest Foscam camera models
- Improve reliability and stability
- Introduce new features like video recording, alerts, etc.
- Provide better customer support and timely updates
BirdKam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Foscam Pro
No in-app purchases
BirdKam
- BirdKamPro$9.491 Month
- BirdKamPro$99.991 Year









