Comparison

SCS Lite vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

SCS Lite

Access and monitor your CCTV Security Pros DVRs and cameras live from your iPhone. View multiple cameras, control PTZ functions, listen to audio, and conduct two-way conversations. Save snapshots and access a built-in manual for easy operation.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming from multiple cameras
  • Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Snapshot capture and saving
  • Favorite camera grouping
  • Built-in help manual
Features
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This application will enable the user to access CCTVSecurityPros "PRO SERIES" and "EXTREME SERIES" Digital Video Recorders from the iPhone. Watch you cameras LIVE on your iPhone from anywhere, anytime, and any place. This application will allow you to: 1. VIew live video on one or multiple Security Cameras on your iPhone. You can also monitor multiple DVRs at the same or multiple locations at the same time. 2. Control your Pan Tilt Zoom Security Cameras easily from your iPhone 3. Listen to live audio (on cameras with a microphone) and perform 2 way conversations when your DVR is connected to a powered speaker 4. Create favorite groups of your most important cameras for easy viewing 5. Take snapshots of pertinent video and save directly to your iPhone 6. There is also a built in manual in the "help" section of the software

About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

SCS Lite3 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against SCS Lite's 2.9. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 12). SCS Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SCS Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of SCS Lite's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCS Lite ships an update every 8 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SCS Lite versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCS LiteIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (12 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings121.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCTV Security ProsNogosoft LLC

Customer experience

SCS Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

Bugs and requests

SCS Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

None

SCS Lite

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is SCS Lite free?
SCS Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCS Lite or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. SCS Lite averages 2.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do SCS Lite or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither SCS Lite nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SCS Lite or IP Camera Viewer?
SCS Lite ships an update every 8 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, SCS Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 29, 2026.

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