Comparison

iPCamera vs Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

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

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

Create high-quality 3D models, precise LiDAR scans, and immersive 360° images directly from your iPhone or iPad. Edit and export your creations in industry-standard formats, and share them with a global community of creators.

Highlights
  • Create high-quality 3D models from photos
  • Precise LiDAR 3D scanning
  • Generate detailed 3D room models
  • Capture immersive 360° images
  • Edit and measure 3D models on-device
  • Export to industry-standard 3D software
  • Generate 2D floor plans and blueprints
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Polycam turns a single phone scan into the documents jobs run on: floor plans, as-builts, estimates, roof reports, claims files, measurements, and CAD-ready exports. No tripod. No technician. No two-week wait. WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH • Floor plans — 2D and 3D, ready for AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit • As-builts — weeks of documentation compressed into minutes • Measurements — every dimension in the room, in the time it takes to cross it • Estimates — priced off real conditions, not guesses • Claims and damage records — dated, dimensioned, defensible • 3D models and point clouds — .obj, .dae, .fbx, .stl, .dxf, .ply, .esx • 360° tours — shareable links for clients and remote stakeholders HOW YOU CAPTURE IT • 3D scanner for fast, accurate interior and structural capture that works without LiDAR • Photogrammetry and Gaussian splats from photos and video • Drone and aerial capture for roofs, exteriors, and whole-site coverage • Measure, annotate, crop, rescale, and label directly on the scan WHERE IT FITS IN YOUR WORKFLOW • Construction documentation and progress tracking • Renovation and design visualization • Insurance, restoration, and damage assessment • Site survey and drone-based mapping • BIM coordination and CAD workflows • Factory layout and equipment documentation WORK FROM ONE TRUTH Share scans and floor plans with clients and teammates by link. Control access with private or public permissions. Use shared libraries so the whole team is looking at the same site. View, edit, and export from any computer on Polycam Web, included free. 34 million scans. More than 10 million people. Over 2 billion square feet captured. Privacy Policy: https://poly.cam/privacy_policy.pdf Terms of Use: https://poly.cam/terms_and_conditions.pdf

Screenshots

iPCamera3 screens
Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). iPCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring is free to download; iPCamera costs $1.99 up front. Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $26.99 per month. iPCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring has 44K ratings behind it against 50, 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 70% of Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPCamera ships an update every 16 months, Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iPCamera versus Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPCameraPolycam 3D Scanner & Measuring
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (50 ratings)4.6 (44K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews70.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5044K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#71 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB512 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDominik SeiboldPolycam Inc.

Customer experience

iPCamera

All ratings50 ratings
Positive42.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative54.0%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative48.9%

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

All ratings43,789 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews2,723 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative24.0%

User reviews

iPCamera

From 50 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

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Impressive results
  • 🎨 Great for 3D modeling and scanning
  • 💻 Useful for professional applications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions and user guidance
  • 🔍 Unclear feature limitations in free version
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices

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)

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scans disappearing after processing
  • Inability to save or export scans
  • Inconsistent behavior when exiting the app
  • Inaccurate room dimensions and measurements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add flash support for better lighting
  • Allow screen rotation for wider scanning angles
  • Improve texture quality and reduce artifacts
  • Provide more detailed feedback during scanning
  • Enable offline scanning without internet connection

In-app purchases

None

iPCamera

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring

Subscriptions6
  • Polycam Pro Monthly$26.991 Month
  • Polycam Basic$29.991 Month
  • Polycam Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Polycam Basic Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Polycam Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Polycam Pro Annual7 Days trial$239.991 Year
One-time1
  • Polycam Pro$499.99

Questions

Is iPCamera free?
iPCamera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring free?
Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPCamera or Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring?
Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring is rated higher. iPCamera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring averages 4.6 from 44K ratings.
Do iPCamera or Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring have ads?
Neither iPCamera nor Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPCamera or Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring?
iPCamera ships an update every 16 months, and Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring weekly. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on October 18, 2026 and Polycam 3D Scanner & Measuring on October 20, 2026.

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