Comparison

TRENDnetVIEW vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head

TRENDnetVIEW

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.9284 ratingsView app →

IP Camera Viewer

ONVIF RTSP WiFi Home Security

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.11.2K ratingsView app →

About

TRENDnetVIEW

View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.

Highlights

Live video streaming
Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras
Thumbnail view of all cameras
Digital zoom
Real-time PTZ control
Snapshot capture
Audio monitoring

Features

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The TRENDnetVIEW app brings live video from TRENDnet cameras to your mobile device. The app auto-detects TRENDnet cameras on your local network. See a thumbnail of all of your connected cameras, with a large live view of a single camera. Pinch the viewing field to digitally zoom in and out. Pan and tilt PTZ cameras in real time. A convenient snapshot button stores an image to your mobile device. Hear audio from cameras with a built in microphone. NOTE: TRENDnet CLOUD cameras work with TRENDnets’ CloudView app Compatible TRENDnet Cameras: TV-IP110, TV-IP110W, TV-IP110WN TV-IP121W, TV-IP121WN TV-IP252P TV-IP262P, TV-IP262PI TV-IP302PI TV-IP310PI, TV-IP311PI TV-IP312WN TV-IP312PI TV-IP320PI, TV-IP321PI TV-IP322P TV-IP342PI, TV-IP343PI TV-IP410, TV-IP410W, TV-IP410WN TV-IP422, TV-IP422W, TV-IP422WN TV-IP430PI TV-IP450P, TV-IP450PI TV-IP501P, TV-IP501W TV-IP512P TV-IP512WN TV-IP522P TV-IP551W, TV-IP551WI TV-IP562WI TV-IP572P, TV-IP572PI, TV-IP572W, TV-IP572WI TV-IP612P, TV-IP612WN TV-IP651W, TV-IP651WI TV-IP662PI, TV-IP662WI TV-IP672P, TV-IP672PI, TV-IP672W, TV-IP672WI Latest firmware is needed to be compatible with the app, visit http://www.trendnet.com/downloads to check your firmware version is up to date

About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights

ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
Network camera discovery
Two-way audio communication
Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
Pan, tilt, and zoom control
Motion detection and recording
Secure local and remote access

Features

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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

TRENDnetVIEW4 screens

IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against TRENDnetVIEW's 2.9. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 27%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 284). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

TRENDnetVIEW versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	TRENDnetVIEW	IP Camera Viewer
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.9 (284 ratings)	4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews	26.9% of reviews	39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	284	1.2K — better
Update frequency	Monthly	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	5.1.1 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	308 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	TRENDnet Inc.	Nogosoft LLC

Customer experience

TRENDnetVIEW

All ratings284 ratings

Positive42.3%

Neutral13.0%

Negative44.7%

Written reviews186 reviews

Positive26.9%

Neutral11.8%

Negative61.3%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,221 ratings

Positive74.9%

Neutral6.1%

Negative19.1%

Written reviews611 reviews

Positive39.1%

Neutral11.0%

Negative49.9%

User reviews

TRENDnetVIEW

From 284 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Quick and direct
✨ Works well on LAN

Room to improve

🐛 Crashes on startup
🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
⚠️ No longer supported or updated
🔍 Limited features and functionality

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

🚀 Easy setup
🚀 Intuitive interface
🚀 Fast camera loading
🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
💰 Expensive subscription model
💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

Bugs and requests

TRENDnetVIEW

Reported bugs

4 issues

Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
Landscape mode not working properly
Randomly deletes camera connections
Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

Requested features

4 requests

Add preset camera positions
Improve camera controls and settings
Implement video recording capability
Allow sorting and organizing of cameras

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues

Cameras disappearing after updates
Inability to add/edit cameras
Unresponsive PTZ controls
Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests

Motion detection and alerts
Remote access and monitoring
PTZ camera controls
Ability to view camera storage/recordings
Customizable camera layouts

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Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TRENDnetVIEW

One-time1

Upgrade to full version$3.99

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9

Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month

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Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year

One-time5

Pro Lifetime$149.99
Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99

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Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is TRENDnetVIEW free?

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

Is IP Camera Viewer free?

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

Which has better reviews, TRENDnetVIEW or IP Camera Viewer?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

Do TRENDnetVIEW or IP Camera Viewer have ads?

Neither TRENDnetVIEW nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, TRENDnetVIEW or IP Camera Viewer?

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, TRENDnetVIEW was updated on October 18, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 21, 2026.