Comparison

Foscam Pro vs Subnet Scout

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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Subnet Scout

Features
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Subnet Scout helps you discover devices and services on the local IPv4 network connected to your iPhone or iPad. Choose or enter an IPv4 CIDR range, start a scan, and watch results appear as the app combines ICMP echo, targeted checks of common TCP ports, and Bonjour service discovery. Features: • Detects the active Wi-Fi IPv4 range • Finds reachable devices with evidence from ICMP, TCP, and Bonjour • Shows hostnames, common open TCP ports, and advertised Bonjour services • Displays service type, hostname, port, addresses, and selected TXT metadata • Searches by IP address, hostname, port, or service • Adapts from iPhone navigation to an iPad split-view interface • Keeps scan results on your device Subnet Scout uses only public iOS and iPadOS APIs. iOS does not expose the system neighbor table to apps, so MAC addresses and vendor lookup are unavailable. Bonjour discovery is limited to service types declared by this app version. Local Network permission is required to scan. Results can vary because of device sleep, firewalls, client isolation, VPN routing, and segmented networks.

Screenshots

Foscam Pro4 screens
Subnet Scout2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subnet Scout at Free against Foscam Pro's $4.99. Subnet Scout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Foscam Pro's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Subnet Scout is free to download; Foscam Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subnet Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Foscam Pro versus Subnet Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoscam ProSubnet Scout
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (367 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynaptic Edge LLCJonas Nordlund

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

Subnet Scout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Foscam Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Subnet Scout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Foscam Pro free?
Foscam Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subnet Scout free?
Subnet Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Foscam Pro or Subnet Scout?
Subnet Scout is rated higher. Foscam Pro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Subnet Scout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Foscam Pro or Subnet Scout have ads?
Neither Foscam Pro nor Subnet Scout shows ads.

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