# Mobile Security Camera vs IP Camera Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against Mobile Security Camera's 3.7. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 10) and device support (6 vs 3). Mobile Security Camera's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security Camera sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mobile Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security Camera | IP Camera Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [Nogosoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037724490) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a cloud-based security camera. Monitor your home, business, or loved ones remotely with an easy-to-set-up and affordable service. View live feeds or playback recorded footage from any device.

**Highlights:** Smartphone/tablet to security camera, Cloud-based recording, Remote monitoring, Live viewing, Playback recorded footage, Easy setup, Affordable service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly image camera license | $1.99 | one-time |
| Order 1 camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| monthly video camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| yearly image camera license | $9.99 | one-time |
| yearly video camera license | $14.99 | one-time |


### IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera-viewer-ipcams/id1045600272)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime - Family | $299.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plus Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Security Camera free?

Mobile Security Camera 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, Mobile Security Camera or IP Camera Viewer?

IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. Mobile Security Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Mobile Security Camera or IP Camera Viewer have ads?

Neither Mobile Security Camera nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Security Camera or IP Camera Viewer?

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, Mobile Security Camera was updated on June 7, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on September 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.*