Comparison

Heden VisionCam vs Oxcam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Oxcam

Repurpose old Apple devices into home security cameras. Stream footage using RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols. Features include zoom, audio control, and preventing device sleep for continuous monitoring.

Highlights
  • RTSP, RTMP, MJPEG, HLS streaming
  • Enable/disable cameras to save bandwidth
  • Zoom in display
  • Prevent device sleep
  • Enable/disable audio per camera
  • Supports public webcams
Features
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Oxcam works from iOS 11.0 to latest iOS for using old and deprecated Apple Devices as monitoring devices in your home. With wall mounts for these old devices you will get a nice surveillance experiance tough. Features: - RTSP streams - RTMP streams - MJPEG streams - HLS streams - enable and disable Cameras to save bandwidth - zoom in display - prevent device to sleep - always on - enable / disable Audio per Camera You can enter the cameras's stream url directly. Also free public webcams around the world are supported.

Screenshots

Heden VisionCam4 screens
Oxcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oxcam at 100% against Heden VisionCam's 60%. Oxcam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Heden VisionCam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Oxcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Oxcam every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Heden VisionCam versus Oxcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeden VisionCamOxcam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoMarko Doering

Customer experience

Heden VisionCam

All ratings103 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative35.2%

Oxcam

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heden VisionCam

Subscriptions2
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version$14.99
None

Oxcam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heden VisionCam free?
Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oxcam free?
Oxcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heden VisionCam or Oxcam have ads?
Both Heden VisionCam and Oxcam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Oxcam?
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Oxcam every 5 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and Oxcam on October 2, 2026.

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