Comparison

VAT CheckMachine vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

VAT CheckMachine

This free utility app validates EU VAT numbers instantly and calculates VAT amounts for all EU states. It offers on-the-fly correctness testing and keeps a history of checked numbers for easy reference and sharing.

Highlights
  • Instant EU VAT number validation
  • On-the-fly correctness testing
  • VAT and Net/Gross amount calculation
  • Supports all 28 EU states
  • History of checked numbers
  • Sharing of checked numbers
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The Ultimate VAT check machine! Comprehensive • Powerful • Flexible • Beautiful • Free! • Replaces 2 or more apps, keeps your iPhone tidy • On-the-fly correctness test of VAT numbers of all 28 EU states • Checks European VAT numbers (28 states) with EU authorities (VIES) • Calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for all rates of all 28 EU states • Keeps checked numbers history for reference and sharing What is it? CheckMachine is a free (ad-supported) iPhone app that encompasses a wealth of VAT-related functions within a single app: Instantly* validates all EU VAT numbers, so that you can safely issue zero-VAT invoices to entities entitled to VAT exoneration according to EU laws. Instantly calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for any amount you type, as you type it, and it does this for all VAT rates of all 28 EU states! Checked numbers can be added to History either automatically or manually, for reference and sharing with other apps or people. Auto-add is enabled through the app's Settings page. * Depending on availability of the VIES web service. Whom is it for? This app is a valuable free resource for business and pleasure. It serves those in the European Union involved with invoicing intra-EU transactions, and those in need of a handy and speedy VAT calculator that works in all EU states. How does it work? As the user types a VAT number of any EU state, the app examines its correctness ("well-formedness") on-the-fly using the actual algorithms of each EU state, not just the number and type of digits! This step ensures usability and keeps traffic and fees low. EU VAT numbers (from any of the 28 EU states) are checked using the official web service maintained by the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System (VIES). Attention: Not all correct VAT numbers are valid, therefore you must always check the validity of all VAT numbers before actually using them in invoices.

About

IP Camera Viewer

This app allows you to view and record footage from various IP cameras, including CCTV and baby monitors. It can also transform your old phones or tablets into security cameras. Enjoy private, local storage and on-device AI detection for alerts.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras
  • Use iPhone/iPad/Mac cameras as security monitors
  • Unified viewer for all camera brands
  • On-device AI detection (people, vehicles, pets)
  • Remote viewing via home hub
  • Local storage for recordings and screenshots
  • iCloud sync for media gallery
Features
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Cam Hero is a state of the art CCTV & IP Camera viewer and recorder made to fall in love with! Discover all your cameras with a single tap, connect and start using - or pair any of your old phone or tablets to turn them into security cameras! Why Cam Hero? - Easy to use - Private and Secure - designed for total privacy - Works on your local network – No internet required - All your cameras in one place – one app for all your different camera brands - Connect plug-and-play USB cameras - Turn your iPhone, iPad and Mac built-in cameras into security & monitoring cameras Who is Cam Hero for? - Home & business owners with IP CCTV cameras looking to keep an eye on their premises - Parents who want to turn spare phone, tablet or USB cameras into reliable baby monitors - Pet lovers who want to use their spare phone, tablet or USB cameras to keep an eye on their furry friends - Privacy-conscious users who value local storage and no internet dependency Key Features: - Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras - Connect plug and play USB cameras - Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac camera for security monitoring - Unified viewer for all brands: Axis, Amcrest, Reolink, TP-Link, Tapo, Eufy, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Vivotek, Avigilon, Swann, Foscam, and more - Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS & more - Up to 4K resolution - Built-in gallery to organise your screenshots and recordings - Remote viewing - view all your cameras outside your local network using another device as a home hub - Smart on-device AI – Detects people, vehicles, pets - Smart notifications – Get alerts when events are detected - iCloud sync – Access your cameras and gallery across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV - Record & screenshot your camera streams easily - Apple Silicon optimised – Beautiful native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV - Supports modern codecs – H.264, H.265, AV1, and more - Quick customer support Features in Detail - Privacy-First Architecture Cam Hero operates entirely on your local network—no servers, no cloud dependencies. Your camera streams remain private, ensuring complete control over your data. All recordings and events are stored only locally on your device. - On-Device AI Detection Leverage built-in AI to detect humans, vehicles, and pets directly on your device. This ensures quick, accurate alerts without compromising your privacy. - Remote viewing Cam Hero works beyond your local network. Use one Cam Hero instance (for instance running on you Apple TV or Mac) as a home hub connected to your local network. You can then open Cam Hero on any other device outside your local network (for instance, your iPhone on cellular) and view your camera feeds remotely. All camera streams are relayed by the home hub instance with a secure peer-to-peer connection between your devices. - Integrated Media Gallery with iCloud Capture and store screenshots or video recordings within Cam Hero's built-in gallery. Optionally, enable iCloud sync giving you easy access to your gallery anytime, anywhere, any device - Cross-Platform Support Cam Hero is optimised for iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple TV, providing a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. - Customizable Interface Tailor your viewing experience with features like video wall mode, customisable camera tiles, and patrol mode - Subscriptions & Pricing Cam Hero is free to download and offers a generous free tier to get started. Power user can unlock premium features with a single Premium plan available via In-App Purchases with monthly & yearly pricing. We also have a convenient one-time payment Lifetime purchase option At Cam Hero, we are tirelessly working on adding great, new features that you will love. If you have any feedback or need any support, we are always available for you! Privacy policy: https://www.camhero.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Customer support and feedback: https://www.camhero.app/support

Screenshots

VAT CheckMachine4 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Camera Viewer at 57% against VAT CheckMachine's 0%. IP Camera Viewer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). VAT CheckMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VAT CheckMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VAT CheckMachine ships an update every 2 months, IP Camera Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VAT CheckMachine versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAT CheckMachineIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscape Tech LtdRaktim Bora

Customer experience

VAT CheckMachine

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

VAT CheckMachine

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is VAT CheckMachine free?
VAT CheckMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VAT CheckMachine or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither VAT CheckMachine nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAT CheckMachine or IP Camera Viewer?
VAT CheckMachine ships an update every 2 months, and IP Camera Viewer monthly. Most recently, VAT CheckMachine was updated on November 6, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on November 12, 2026.

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