Comparison

CameraFTP Viewer vs JOOAN

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

JOOAN

Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with real-time video, automatic tracking of moving objects, and zone detection with sound alarms. This app allows for intelligent voice control of connected smart cameras, enhancing security and providing remote care.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Automatic object tracking
  • Zone detection with sound alarms
  • Remote playback
  • Abnormal alarm push notifications
  • Intelligent voice control integration
Features
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"JOOAN" is a mobile client for smart cameras. Through cloud monitoring P2P technology, JOOAN can realize real-time monitoring, video chat, remote playback, abnormal alarm and other functions, such as after connecting to a smart camera. You can experience the following features: ·Watching the store and watching the home: View the real-time video of home, shops, offices and other places at any time, allowing you to easily manage the office, protect the safety of your home at any time, realize remote care, intelligent companionship, and share a wonderful life. ·Automatic Tracking: Track moving objects, lock on abnormal targets, and record videos. ·Zone detection: Key area detection and sound alarm can be set. After abnormal human activity/environment is detected, the on-site alarm will sound and the abnormal information will be pushed immediately, helping you discover potential safety hazards at the first time. ·Intelligent voice control: Link to Tmall Genie, voice control to turn on/off the smart camera, making your use more comfortable. JOOAN, Zhilian Life, you can watch your home, store and pet at any time, making your life safer and more exciting.

Screenshots

CameraFTP Viewer4 screens
JOOAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JOOAN at 4.7 against CameraFTP Viewer's 3.9. JOOAN also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 17). CameraFTP Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and JOOAN sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JOOAN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JOOAN has 118 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of CameraFTP Viewer's written reviews are positive against 29% of JOOAN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, JOOAN every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CameraFTP Viewer versus JOOAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraFTP ViewerJOOAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings)4.7 (118 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings17118 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.Shenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd

Customer experience

CameraFTP Viewer

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

JOOAN

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

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
14 purchases

JOOAN

Subscriptions6
  • 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$15.991 Month
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  • 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year)$44.991 Year
  • 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year)$164.991 Year
One-time8
  • 币种专属套餐$0.99
  • 事件型3天云存储月套餐$3.99
  • 事件型7天云存储月套餐$5.99
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  • 3 Day cloud storage quarterly Pkg$9.99
  • 无限量任意观看【30天】2 variants$13.99
  • 事件型30天云存储月套餐$17.99
  • 3day cloud storage annual package$33.99
  • 无限量任意观看【180天】2 variants$69.99

Questions

Is CameraFTP Viewer free?
CameraFTP Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JOOAN free?
JOOAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CameraFTP Viewer or JOOAN?
JOOAN is rated higher. CameraFTP Viewer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while JOOAN averages 4.7 from 118 ratings.
Do CameraFTP Viewer or JOOAN have ads?
JOOAN shows ads; CameraFTP Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, CameraFTP Viewer or JOOAN?
CameraFTP Viewer ships an update monthly, and JOOAN every 12 months. Most recently, CameraFTP Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and JOOAN on October 27, 2026.

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