TRENDnetVIEW vs FREEIP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live video streaming
- Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras
- Thumbnail view of all cameras
- Digital zoom
- Real-time PTZ control
- Snapshot capture
- Audio monitoring
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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
FREEIP
Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.
- Remote device control
- Real-time video streaming
- QR code serial number input
- Manual serial number entry
- 3G, 4G, and WIFI support
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Via 3G, 4G or WIFI network, you can controll the monitoring device and check the real-time stream. 1. Input the serial number to your Freeip account by scanning the QR picture or enterring the serial number manually. 2. If the device is online, you can check the real-time stream.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FREEIP at 4.4 against TRENDnetVIEW's 2.9. FREEIP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 284). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FREEIP asks for nothing beyond the download.
FREEIP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 25% of FREEIP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TRENDnetVIEW | FREEIP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (284 ratings) | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews — better | 24.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 284 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRENDnet Inc. | HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
TRENDnetVIEW
FREEIP
User reviews
TRENDnetVIEW
From 284 App Store ratingsWhat 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
FREEIP
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📉 Unreliable connectivity
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💤 Slow camera load times
- 🤔 Confusing settings and controls
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
FREEIP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues after updates
- Cameras disappearing from the app
- Playback not working as expected
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more camera models
- Improve playback controls and timeline
- Implement push notifications for motion detection
- Allow multi-camera viewing on a single screen
In-app purchases
TRENDnetVIEW
- Upgrade to full version$3.99
FREEIP
No in-app purchases
