iPCamera vs Scaniverse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Use iOS device as network camera
- Live stream via web browser
- Remote camera parameter control
- Ultra low-delay video
- HTTP authentication for access protection
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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.
Scaniverse
Capture your surroundings in high-quality 3D using your phone. Process scans directly on your device for privacy and speed. Share your creations globally on a map or export them for further use in 3D software.
- On-device 3D Gaussian splatting
- Fast and unlimited scanning
- High-fidelity detail capture
- Privacy-focused processing
- Global sharing map
- Multiple export formats (OBJ, FBX, GLB, USDZ, LAS, PLY, SPZ)
- Explore 3D scans worldwide
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3D mapping, reconstruction, and visual positioning from Niantic Spatial Scaniverse captures, reconstructs, and localizes physical environments — on your phone, and now in the cloud. It’s a foundation for AR, robotics, spatial computing, construction planning, and other apps and workflows that require high-fidelity 3D digital twins. Capture: Point your phone at any space and turn it into 3D data. - Scan spaces indoors and out, from a single room to a warehouse - Works with your mobile device’s cameras and sensors - Combine scans from multiple users and devices into one unified site project Reconstruct: Process scans into detailed, responsive 3D images. - State-of-the-art cloud processing turns your scans into immersive Gaussian splats for planning and simulations - Precise meshes for robotics simulation and collision geometry - Export in SPZ, PLY, GLB and FBX Localize: Test Niantic VPS 2.0 in app, deploy with NSDK. - Better than GPS everywhere, precise where you've mapped. - Works indoors, in urban canyons, and GPS-denied environments - Integrate via NSDK 4.0 for Unity, Swift, and Kotlin Accounts: Free tier for personal scanning and testing, with limited cloud processing and multi-user collaboration. Paid plans unlock more processing, bigger teams, 360° camera scans, and enterprise support. Still the world's best free 3D scanner: The classic Scaniverse experience you know is still here — unlimited on-device Gaussian splat capture and processing, several export formats including SPZ, and the shared global map. Nothing's changed. Scaniverse is built on the legacy of 25 years of geospatial innovation, including Google Earth and Google Maps. It’s the gateway to Niantic Spatial’s Large Geospatial Model, which builds on the same mission of making the world navigable and understandable, this time through a spatial AI for machines. Learn more: scaniverse.com Terms of use: scaniverse.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.nianticspatial.com/privacy-consumer and scaniverse.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scaniverse at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Scaniverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (82% vs 44%). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Scaniverse is free to download; iPCamera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scaniverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K 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 82% of Scaniverse's.
iPCamera ships an update every 16 months, Scaniverse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPCamera | Scaniverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (50 ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Seibold | Niantic Spatial, Inc. |
Customer experience
iPCamera
Scaniverse
User reviews
iPCamera
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Scaniverse
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔓 No ads or subscriptions
- 💡 Innovative scanning technology
- 🤖 Impressive AI-powered features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional processing errors
- 🔍 Limited detail on small objects
- 🗄️ No backup/cloud sync for scans
- 🔀 Mesh quality can be inconsistent
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)
Scaniverse
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Crashes or freezes during scanning
Requested features
4 requests- Add measuring tools
- Improve texture mapping
- Enable desktop/web app support
- Provide more editing/post-processing tools
In-app purchases
iPCamera
No in-app purchases
Scaniverse
No in-app purchases









