Comparison

iPCamera vs Webcam Remote

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

Webcam Remote

Features
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Webcam Remote provides live, local control of a webcam connected to your own Mac or Windows computer. Pair a phone, tablet, Mac, or Windows PC, then preview the camera, take photos, record video, switch between available webcams, and manage completed captures from one focused interface. The app is useful when the camera and controls cannot be in the same place: frame a group photo from in front of the lens, monitor a camera beside equipment, check a room from elsewhere on the same premises, or capture a demonstration while controlling it from a nearby phone or tablet. Webcam Remote communicates directly over your local Wi-Fi or LAN. No cloud account, internet relay, cloud storage, advertising, or analytics is required. Pairing must be approved, local requests use encrypted pinned connections, and webcam permissions remain on the computer that owns the camera. Photos and video-only H.264/MP4 recordings transfer to the controller and appear in Records. Review, save, share, or delete completed files. Mac and Windows can host a webcam; mobile devices act as controllers and Records libraries. Use Webcam Remote only with devices, people, and places you are authorized to view or record. The app is designed for visible, attended use - not covert or unattended surveillance.

Screenshots

iPCamera3 screens
Webcam Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Webcam Remote at Free against iPCamera's $1.99. Webcam Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPCamera ships an update every 16 months, Webcam Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPCamera versus Webcam Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPCameraWebcam Remote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik SeiboldNTWIND, LLC

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)

Webcam Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPCamera

No in-app purchases

None

Webcam Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPCamera free?
iPCamera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Webcam Remote free?
Webcam Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPCamera or Webcam Remote have ads?
Neither iPCamera nor Webcam Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPCamera or Webcam Remote?
iPCamera ships an update every 16 months, and Webcam Remote every 3 days. Most recently, iPCamera was updated on November 6, 2026 and Webcam Remote on October 31, 2026.

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