# CameraFTP Viewer vs Cloud IPC

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud IPC at 4.7 against CameraFTP Viewer's 3.8. Cloud IPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). CameraFTP Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraFTP Viewer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Cloud IPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloud IPC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of CameraFTP Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cloud IPC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, Cloud IPC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraFTP Viewer | Cloud IPC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraftp-viewer/id597332409/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [文辉 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/957660474) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraFTP Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraftp-viewer/id597332409)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly entry-level image camera license | $1.99 | one-time |
| monthly image camera license | $1.99 | one-time |
| monthly entry-level video camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| monthly video camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| yearly entry-level image camera license | $9.99 | one-time |
| yearly image camera license | $9.99 | one-time |
| yearly entry-level video camera license | $14.99 | one-time |
| yearly video camera license | $14.99 | one-time |
| yearly entry-level video camera license | $19.99 | one-time |


### Cloud IPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059)

Easily add and configure your IP cameras in minutes. Access live video feeds and review recorded footage from anywhere, anytime. The app features a redesigned interface for an improved user experience.

**Highlights:** Add IP cameras, Configure camera settings, View live video streams, Access recorded footage, Redesigned user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraFTP Viewer free?

CameraFTP Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cloud IPC free?

Cloud IPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraFTP Viewer or Cloud IPC?

Cloud IPC is rated higher. CameraFTP Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cloud IPC averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do CameraFTP Viewer or Cloud IPC have ads?

Cloud IPC shows ads; CameraFTP Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CameraFTP Viewer or Cloud IPC?

CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, and Cloud IPC every 2 months. Most recently, CameraFTP Viewer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cloud IPC on October 10, 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.*