Comparison

iPCamera vs Sun Tracker AR

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

Head to head
About

iPCamera

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
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iPCamera lets you use your iOS device as an extremely easy to use wireless network camera. You can watch the live video-feed with every web browser or use it with video surveillance software. With iPCamera you can use any iOS device as an ip network camera. The app creates a web server to which you can connect with every web browser on the same local network as the iOS device. The network address which you have to enter into your web browser is displayed at the bottom of the screen. After you are connected to the web server, you can see a live view of the camera in your web browser. iPCamera delivers market-leading ultra low-delay, super fluid and crystal clear video. You can choose between every available camera, resolution and frame rate. There are a variety of use cases for this app like surveillance applications or using your iOS device as a FPV device for robots or rc cars.

About

Sun Tracker AR

Visualize the sun's path and shadow effects in augmented reality. Get detailed solar data, including sunrise/sunset times and day/night lengths. Plan for optimal lighting conditions for photography, construction, and gardening.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality solar path projection
  • 2D/3D solar path and shadow simulation
  • Detailed sun position data tables
  • Interactive 3D shadow simulator
  • Day & night map visualization
  • Calendar notifications for solar events
  • Widget for sunrise/sunset alerts
Features
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Know exactly where the sun will be — at any place, on any date. Sun Tracker AR projects the sun's path into the real world through your camera, maps it in 2D and 3D, and simulates the shadows it casts. Built for photographers, architects, house hunters, gardeners, surveyors and solar panel installers — and for anyone who wants to know when the light hits. SOLAR PATH IN AR
 Augmented reality projection of the sun's position and full daily arc at your location. Point your phone and see where the sun will rise, peak and set. SOLAR ECLIPSE
 Sun Tracker AR gets you ready:
 • Interactive eclipse map with the path of totality and obscuration bands
 • Exact contact times for your location — first contact, totality, maximum, last contact — in your local time zone
 • Duration of totality and maximum obscuration wherever you stand
 • Plus every solar eclipse through 2030, so you can plan the next trip MULTIFUNCTIONAL MAP
Detailed 2D and 3D visualisation of the solar path, compass mode and shadow simulator. See at a glance which side of a building gets the most sunlight hours per day. INTERACTIVE 3D SHADOW SIMULATOR
Place a customisable 3D object — a box or a tree — anywhere on the map and watch its shadow move through any day of the year. Add a target spot nearby and the app calculates exactly how long that spot stays in shade and how long it sits in direct sunlight. DATA TABLES
Complete overview of sun positions, day and night lengths, sunrise and sunset times, golden hour, and astronomical, nautical and civil twilight. Plus solstices, equinoxes and eclipses. DAY & NIGHT MAP
Live world map showing the terminator — the moving line between daylight and darkness. CALENDAR NOTIFICATIONS
Get notified for the solar events you care about: sunrise, sunset, eclipses. One-time or daily. WIDGET
Keep the next sunrise and sunset on your home screen. NO ADS. EVER. The free version covers your current location and time. Premium unlocks any location, any date, any year — the full planning toolkit.

Screenshots

iPCamera3 screens
Sun Tracker AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sun Tracker AR at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Sun Tracker AR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (77% vs 44%). iPCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On 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

Sun Tracker AR is free to download; iPCamera costs $1.99 up front. Sun Tracker AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sun Tracker AR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun Tracker AR has 1.1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iPCamera's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sun Tracker AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iPCamera versus Sun Tracker AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPCameraSun Tracker AR
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (49 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings491.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik SeiboldZuzana Eskinasi

Customer experience

iPCamera

All ratings49 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative49.3%

Sun Tracker AR

All ratings1,065 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.8%

User reviews

iPCamera

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Sun Tracker AR

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Tracking the sun's position
  • 🌞 Helpful for solar power and gardening
  • 👍 Useful for photographers and filmmakers
  • 🗺️ Detailed sun path information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 AR mode issues and inaccuracies
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access
  • 💰 Paid features required for some functionality

Bugs and requests

iPCamera

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 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
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  • App crashes when changing configuration from phone
  • App crashes after a period of use
  • App crashes when receiving alerts/notifications
  • App does not work on iOS 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  • App does not work on iPhone XR, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPod Touch
  • Video stream works, but no audio
  • Constant connection/loading screen
  • IP address not accessible
  • App does not open
  • App crashes when trying to log in via browser
  • App slows down phone
  • Delay becomes too big unless connection is refreshed
  • Cannot open stream in VLC
  • App not working with Blue Iris software
  • App not recognized in other apps like Live Cams Pro or Surveillance Pro
  • Video over data networks not working
  • App crashes after update
  • Front camera has no resolution option
  • Rear camera only allows HD, not 4K

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • NDI-HX as additional output format
  • macOS version
  • Timestamp overlay
  • Automatic screen darkening
  • Support for older iOS versions
  • Support for newer devices
  • Zoom functionality in browser
  • More camera control options (zoom, sensitivity, manual WB)

Sun Tracker AR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Outdated imagery not matching reality
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More intuitive UI and onboarding
  • Offline mode support
  • Ability to manually adjust location

In-app purchases

None

iPCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sun Tracker AR

One-time1
  • Premium$11.99

Questions

Is iPCamera free?
iPCamera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sun Tracker AR free?
Sun Tracker AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPCamera or Sun Tracker AR?
Sun Tracker AR is rated higher. iPCamera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Sun Tracker AR averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do iPCamera or Sun Tracker AR have ads?
Neither iPCamera nor Sun Tracker AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPCamera or Sun Tracker AR?
iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, and Sun Tracker AR every 10 days. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sun Tracker AR on October 1, 2026.

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