# MIPC vs IP Camera Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against MIPC's 2.1. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 16%) and device support (6 vs 3). MIPC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIPC sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MIPC's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIPC | IP Camera Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipc/id550958838/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **39.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Fujikam Industry Development Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540728546) | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) |

## What reviewers say

### MIPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipc/id550958838)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive immediate alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for enhanced safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Remote intelligent video recording, Real-time notification and playback, Real-time intercom, Real-time alarm and information push

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop record Monthy | $14.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop record Monthy | $20.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 month service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year  service | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 year service | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Great video and audio quality
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and pan/tilt
- 👍 Works well as a baby monitor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and offline issues
- 🐛 Motion detection and recording problems
- 🐛 Buggy app with poor user experience
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inability to add new devices
- Time zone and date/time issues
- Recordings not saving properly
- Incompatibility with newer devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Bulk delete option for recordings
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Better video playback controls
- Improved cloud storage and management


### IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272)

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

**Highlights:** ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support, Network camera discovery, Two-way audio communication, Multi-camera monitoring dashboards, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Motion detection and recording, Secure local and remote access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast camera loading
- 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
- 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras disappearing after updates
- Inability to add/edit cameras
- Unresponsive PTZ controls
- Connectivity issues when away from home network

**Requested features**

- Motion detection and alerts
- Remote access and monitoring
- PTZ camera controls
- Ability to view camera storage/recordings
- Customizable camera layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIPC free?

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

### Is IP Camera Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIPC or IP Camera Viewer?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. MIPC averages 2.1 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do MIPC or IP Camera Viewer have ads?

Neither MIPC nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIPC or IP Camera Viewer?

MIPC ships an update fortnightly, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, MIPC was updated on October 26, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 26, 2026.

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