Comparison

CameraFTP Viewer vs TinyCam

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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?

About

TinyCam

Stream live video from your Wi-Fi security cameras directly to your device. Capture photos, record videos, and utilize motion detection for continuous monitoring and security.

Highlights
  • Live Wi-Fi camera streaming
  • Photo taking
  • Video shooting
  • Motion detection recording
Features
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This app is to realize the live streaming of Wi-Fi Security Camera, together with photo taking ,video shooting and motion detection recording etc functions...

Screenshots

CameraFTP Viewer4 screens
TinyCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraFTP Viewer at 48% against TinyCam's 3%. CameraFTP Viewer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.6). TinyCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (48 vs 16). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraFTP Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CameraFTP Viewer's written reviews are positive against 3% of TinyCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, TinyCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CameraFTP Viewer versus TinyCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraFTP ViewerTinyCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings) — better1.6 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better3.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1648 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.建建 黄

Customer experience

CameraFTP Viewer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.4%

TinyCam

All ratings48 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive3.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CameraFTP Viewer

One-time9
  • 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
None

TinyCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraFTP Viewer free?
CameraFTP Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyCam free?
TinyCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraFTP Viewer or TinyCam?
CameraFTP Viewer is rated higher. CameraFTP Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TinyCam averages 1.6 from 48 ratings.
Do CameraFTP Viewer or TinyCam have ads?
Neither CameraFTP Viewer nor TinyCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraFTP Viewer or TinyCam?
CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, and TinyCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, CameraFTP Viewer was updated on October 1, 2026 and TinyCam on October 13, 2026.

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