# iPCamera vs NX

The clearest difference is price: NX at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. NX also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

NX is free to download; iPCamera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NX holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iPCamera's written reviews are positive against 59% of NX's.

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, NX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPCamera | NX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcamera-high-end-networkcam/id570912928/reviews) | **[4.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Seibold](https://appshunter.io/developer/354153084) | [Philip Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117331144) |

## What reviewers say

### iPCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcamera-high-end-networkcam/id570912928)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless network camera accessible via any web browser. Stream live video with low delay and control camera parameters remotely. Ideal for surveillance or FPV applications.

**Highlights:** Use iOS device as network camera, Live stream via web browser, Remote camera parameter control, Ultra low-delay video, HTTP authentication for access protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective streaming
- 🚀 Low latency/lag
- 💡 Can repurpose old devices
- ✅ Works with browser access
- ✅ Works with Synology Surveillance Station

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch/startup
- 🐛 Rear camera issues (blurry, green lines, static)
- 🐛 Incompatible with older iOS versions/devices
- 🐛 Does not work on newer iPhones/iPods
- 🐛 No audio streaming

**Reported bugs**

- Rear camera shows blurry image, green lines, or static
- App crashes immediately on launch on older devices (iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, iPod Touch)
- App crashes when changing resolution
- App crashes when accessing remotely
- App crashes when double tapping screen into dark mode

**Requested features**

- Audio streaming support
- Snapshot URL
- Configurable text string with date overlay
- FTP send of image (timed or motion detection)
- Manual focus and exposure controls via browser


### NX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-v/id1452542488)

Easily discover, view, and record IP cameras on your local network or remotely. Manually add cameras that aren't discoverable. Provides a straightforward interface for camera management.

**Highlights:** Discover IP cameras, View live camera feeds, Record camera footage, Manually add cameras, Local network support, WAN connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPCamera free?

iPCamera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NX free?

NX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPCamera or NX?

NX is rated higher. iPCamera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while NX averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.

### Do iPCamera or NX have ads?

Neither iPCamera nor NX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPCamera or NX?

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, and NX every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on September 30, 2026 and NX on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*