Heden VisionCam vs YCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heden VisionCam
Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.
- Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
- Control LED and infrared night vision
- Motion alarm enable/disable
- Adjust camera movement speed
- Automatic camera detection
- Remote access over 3G/4G
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
YCamera
This application enables wireless image transmission from a camera to an iOS device via Wi-Fi. It allows users to achieve real-time, free wireless transfer of image data anytime and anywhere.
- WIFI image transmission
- Wireless connection to iOS devices
- Real-time image data transfer
- Free wireless transmission
- Anytime, anywhere access
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YCamera application software is a combination of WIFI image transmission equipment using the software. with WIFI settings to achieve the camera through wireless WIFI and IOS system terminal equipment connection of application software.allows users to truly achieve anytime, anywhere,free wireless transmission of image data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Heden VisionCam at 4.2 against YCamera's 2.0. Heden VisionCam also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%). YCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. YCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Heden VisionCam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 20% of YCamera's.
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, YCamera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heden VisionCam | YCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (103 ratings) — better | 2.0 (68 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heitz Bruno | 文明 李 |
Customer experience
Heden VisionCam
YCamera
Bugs and requests
Heden VisionCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
YCamera
Reported bugs
17 issues- Wi-Fi connection fails
- Camera not detected by the app
- App crashes or freezes
- Signal drops intermittently
- No picture displayed on iPhone/iPad
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- Video playback results in a black screen
- App locks up the phone
- Error messages when trying to rename SSID
- Keyboard not appearing in settings
- App not opening
- Malware concerns / phone freezing
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi network
- Board error when connecting
- Cannot access help section beyond the first page
- Cannot rename SSID
- Cannot save pictures or videos
- App requests purchase despite being free
Requested features
6 requests- Option to add a time stamp to images
- Option to save images directly to iPhone photo roll
- Option to save location information within photos
- 90-degree screen rotation function
- Update for iPad compatibility
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- Improved English instructions
In-app purchases
Heden VisionCam
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
- PRO version$14.99
YCamera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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