Comparison

Manything vs Legacy 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

Manything

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Turn spare devices into cameras
  • Live streaming from anywhere
  • Motion and sound alerts
  • Cloud video recording
  • Multi-camera support
Features
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Manything stands for Monitor Anything…and that's exactly what you can do with our app! Simply install Manything on your spare device, select "Camera" mode and press record. Then download Manything to your main phone or tablet which you carry with you and select "Viewer". It's that simple, now you can watch your camera from anywhere! (Manything requires iOS 15 and above.) MANYTHING PLANS On our free plan you can use 1 spare device as a Manything camera - you can receive motion/sound alerts and watch your camera live stream! Want to use more than 1 device, watch past video events and save video to the Manything cloud? Upgrade to a monthly subscription plan from just $3.99/month: - 1 camera, 2 days cloud recording $2.99 - 1 camera, 7 days cloud recording $4.99 - 1 camera, 30 days cloud recording $5.99 - 2 cameras, 7 days cloud recording $9.99 - 2 cameras, 30 days cloud recording $11.99  - 5 cameras, 7 days cloud recording $25.99 - 5 cameras, 30 days cloud recording $29.99 If you choose to upgrade, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the point of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew each month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store settings which can be found in your phone or tablet settings menu. The current month cannot be cancelled once it has started. For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://manything.com/terms.html?app=true and https://manything.com/privacy.html?app=true

About

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

View and control your IP cameras from your iPhone. Features easy setup with a simple scan, live streaming from anywhere, and two-way audio communication. Capture and archive moments with instant snapshots.

Highlights
  • Watch live video from anywhere
  • Easy IP camera setup via scanning
  • Pan and tilt camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant snapshot capture
  • Archive and view captured moments
Features
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Watch live video from your Legacy IP Camera Viewer right on your iPhone. Gone are the days of complex router set-ups, with X10 EasyScan Setup Technology just simply scan your cam & view - it's truly the easiest IP Camera setup on the market. Not only can you watch your AirSight IP Cams live in the viewer, but you can also control them. Pan & tilt your IP Camera to get the perfect angle that will allow you to catch every moment of the action. - Watch live video from anywhere in the world - EasyScan Technology allows for easiest setup on the market - Listen in & speak with 2-way audio right from your phone - Take instant snapshots with the touch of a button - Archive captured moments and view them later For more information on AirSight IP Cameras go to http://www.x10.com

Screenshots

Manything4 screens
Legacy IP Camera Viewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Manything at 3.6 against Legacy IP Camera Viewer's 2.0. Manything also leads on ratings volume (392 vs 3) and review sentiment (56% vs 42%). Legacy IP Camera Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Legacy IP Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manything holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manything has 392 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Manything's written reviews are positive against 42% of Legacy IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, Legacy IP Camera Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Manything versus Legacy IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManythingLegacy IP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (392 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings392 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVideoloft Ltd小冬 李

Customer experience

Manything

All ratings391 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative36.6%

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative45.2%

Bugs and requests

Manything

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent recording
  • Playback issues
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote camera control
  • Local storage option
  • Improved motion detection
  • Better audio support
  • Apple TV integration

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Manything

Subscriptions10
  • 2 days cloud for 1 camera$3.991 Month
  • Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera$4.991 Month
  • 7 days cloud for 1 camera$4.991 Month
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  • Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras$6.991 Month
  • 2 days cloud for 2 cameras$6.991 Month
  • Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera$7.991 Month
  • 30 days cloud for 1 camera$7.991 Month
  • 2 cameras for 7 days$9.991 Month
  • 30 days cloud for 2 cameras$11.991 Month
  • Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras$12.991 Month
None

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manything free?
Manything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Legacy IP Camera Viewer free?
Legacy IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manything or Legacy IP Camera Viewer?
Manything is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Legacy IP Camera Viewer averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Manything or Legacy IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither Manything nor Legacy IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manything or Legacy IP Camera Viewer?
Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Legacy IP Camera Viewer every 3 months. Most recently, Manything was updated on October 22, 2026 and Legacy IP Camera Viewer on October 23, 2026.

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