CameraFTP Viewer vs Sricam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CameraFTP Viewer
Access and playback live or recorded footage from your cloud-based surveillance cameras. View your own cameras or those shared by others. Offers 2-way audio and video calling with compatible apps.
- View live camera feeds
- Playback recorded footage
- Access shared/public cameras
- 2-way video and audio calling
- Use webcam/smartphone as IP camera
- Secure cloud storage
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This is the viewer app for CameraFTP cloud surveillance and recording service. You can view / play back cameras in your account, or view shared / public cameras. CameraFTP.com offers a revolutionary security and monitoring service for home and business. It is compatible with most IP cameras/NVRs. You can save camera/NVR cost by using CameraFTP Mobile Security Camera app or CameraFTP VSS software. With CameraFTP camera apps, the live view and 2-way video calling features are free. It is better than IP camera or Baby Monitor. CameraFTP also offers free trial and very limited cloud recording service for free. You can optionally order a low-cost cloud recording service starting at only $1.50-$2.50/camera/month. CameraFTP has far better features than regular security services. It is very easy to setup. You can use webcam or smartphone as IP camera, saving the cost of buying an IP camera. Your footage is uploaded to CameraFTP's secure data center. It is more secure than a regular IP camera or CCTV DVR system that records data locally and can be destroyed by an intruder. With CameraFTP Viewer, you can easily monitor or play back the recorded footage from anywhere. You can also share or publish your cameras for other people to watch. If you use CameraFTP VSS software or Mobile Security Camera app, then this viewer app can support 2-way video & audio viewing and calling! CameraFTP is a service offered by DriveHQ. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ has been in the cloud service business since 2003 with over 3 million registered users. CameraFTP's optional cloud recording service starts at only $1.50-$2.50/camera/month with no contract required and no hidden fees. Why not try our service today?
Sricam
This app allows you to remotely monitor your IP cameras and make video calls. It utilizes advanced network technology for easy and free communication, helping you stay connected with loved ones.
- Remote IP camera monitoring
- Video calling
- Cloudlink P2P technology
- Easy remote access
- Free communication
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Sricam is a free App which is customized for IP camera. It applies advanced network transmission technology Cloudlink P2P, which makes remote monitor and video call easier than ever before, and offers you a best choice to keep an eye on your family and friends anytime anywhere. and all the communication ways are for free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CameraFTP Viewer at 3.9 against Sricam's 1.9. CameraFTP Viewer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 11%). Sricam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (218 vs 17). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. CameraFTP Viewer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Sricam asks for nothing beyond the download.
CameraFTP Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sricam has 218 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CameraFTP Viewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Sricam's.
CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, Sricam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CameraFTP Viewer | Sricam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) — better | 1.9 (218 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 218 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | Shenzhen Sricctv Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CameraFTP Viewer
Sricam
Bugs and requests
CameraFTP Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sricam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Can't connect to cameras after updates
- Cameras disappear from app after updates
- App crashes on launch after updates
- Can't change passwords or add new users
Requested features
4 requests- Add multi-view feature to see all cameras at once
- Allow remote access on cellular data, not just WiFi
- Improve notification system to work even when app is closed
- Add option to download/export recorded videos
In-app purchases
CameraFTP Viewer
- monthly entry-level image camera license$1.99
- monthly image camera license$1.99
- monthly entry-level video camera license2 variants$2.99
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- monthly video camera license$2.99
- yearly entry-level image camera license$9.99
- yearly image camera license$9.99
- yearly entry-level video camera license$14.99
- yearly video camera license$14.99
- yearly entry-level video camera license$19.99
Sricam
No in-app purchases
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