# Manything vs Legacy IP Camera Viewer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Legacy IP Camera Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-ip-camera-viewer/id641135955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [小冬 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/604640146) |

## What reviewers say

### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


### Legacy IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-ip-camera-viewer/id641135955)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*