# iPCamera vs Project Indigo

The clearest difference is price: Project Indigo at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Project Indigo also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Project Indigo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Indigo has 702 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 45% of Project Indigo's.

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, Project Indigo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPCamera | Project Indigo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcamera-high-end-networkcam/id570912928/reviews) | **[3.8 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **702** |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Seibold](https://appshunter.io/developer/354153084) | [Adobe Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805812963) |

## 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


### Project Indigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-indigo/id6742591546)

This app offers advanced computational photography with manual controls for a natural, SLR-like image look. It captures bursts of photos to create high-quality images with reduced noise and enhanced dynamic range, suitable for both casual and professional users.

**Highlights:** Computational photography pipeline, Natural image look (SLR-like), Full manual camera controls, Photo and Night modes, Super-resolution for zoom, Macro mode, Live viewfinder with histogram and zebra striping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent image quality
- 🚀 Powerful processing algorithms
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and detail enhancement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Overheating issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Focusing problems
- 🚫 Incompatible with some regions/devices

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter sound cannot be disabled
- AI-based features causing loss of detail

**Requested features**

- Support for higher resolution photos
- Improved tap-to-focus functionality
- Better optimization for battery and thermal performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPCamera free?

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

### Is Project Indigo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPCamera or Project Indigo?

Project Indigo is rated higher. iPCamera averages 2.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Project Indigo averages 3.8 from 702 ratings.

### Do iPCamera or Project Indigo have ads?

Neither iPCamera nor Project Indigo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPCamera or Project Indigo?

iPCamera ships an update every 19 months, and Project Indigo every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on September 30, 2026 and Project Indigo on October 1, 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.*