Comparison

Heden VisionCam vs Cam Viewer1

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

Cam Viewer1

View live video streams from P2P IP cameras on your iPhone. Easily connect by entering camera ID and password, bypassing complex network configurations. Features include local recording, FTP settings, email alerts, and motion detection.

Highlights
  • P2P connection technology
  • Live video streaming
  • Local video recording
  • FTP and email settings
  • Motion alarm detection
Features
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This app is specially built for P2P IP camera series. thanks to unique P2P connection technology that users are able to watch live video on iPhone from any purchased IP camera by simply enter camera's ID and password; no complex IP or router settings. The app have a lot of functions, such as local record video, set ftp params, set email, set motion alarm and so on.

Screenshots

Heden VisionCam4 screens
Cam Viewer12 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cam Viewer1 at none against Heden VisionCam's 3. Cam Viewer1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Heden VisionCam's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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. Cam Viewer1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cam Viewer1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heden VisionCam has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cam Viewer1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Cam Viewer1 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Heden VisionCam versus Cam Viewer1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeden VisionCamCam Viewer1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoLevelOne

Customer experience

Heden VisionCam

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

Cam Viewer1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.9%

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

Cam Viewer1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heden VisionCam free?
Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam Viewer1 free?
Cam Viewer1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Cam Viewer1?
Cam Viewer1 is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Cam Viewer1 averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Heden VisionCam or Cam Viewer1 have ads?
Heden VisionCam shows ads; Cam Viewer1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Cam Viewer1?
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cam Viewer1 every 7 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cam Viewer1 on September 23, 2026.

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