Eye4 vs Foscam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eye4
This application allows users to remotely monitor and manage IP cameras, smart WiFi units, and smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for viewing live feeds and controlling connected devices.
- Remote IP camera monitoring
- Smart WiFi unit control
- Smart home system management
- Live feed viewing
- Device control
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Eye4 is designed for IP cameras, smart WiFi unit, smart home systems from VStarcam.
Foscam
Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with this smart security camera management tool. View live video, communicate via two-way audio, and control camera functions like pan, tilt, and night vision from your smartphone.
- Easy device setup
- Live video streaming
- Remote pan and tilt
- Two-way audio communication
- Night vision control
- Snapshot and video recording
- Multi-camera management
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Foscam App is a professional smart security camera management tool that lets you monitor your home, office, or store anytime, anywhere. With your smartphone, you can view live video, communicate through two-way audio, and enjoy a safer, smarter, and more convenient security experience. Key Features: - Easy Device Setup: Pair your camera effortlessly via QR code scanning or EZLink smart configuration. - Live ViewStream: real-time video with clear image quality and a stable connection. - Remote Controls: Pan and tilt the camera, enable night vision, use two-way audio, capture snapshots, and record videos—all remotely. - Multi-Camera Management: Organize and control multiple cameras by location for greater efficiency and convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eye4 at 4.4 against Foscam's 2.3. Eye4 also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13). Foscam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Eye4 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Foscam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eye4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 709 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Eye4's written reviews are positive against 17% of Foscam's.
Eye4 ships an update monthly, Foscam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye4 | Foscam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2K ratings) — better | 2.3 (709 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 709 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd. | IVYIOT LLC |
Customer experience
Eye4
Foscam
User reviews
Eye4
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Good video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security camera
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Unstable app performance
Foscam
From 709 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 💡 Useful features like motion detection
- 👍 Generally good user experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnects
- 🔍 Difficult to set up and configure
- ⏱️ Slow loading and buffering issues
- 📦 Excessive storage usage on mobile devices
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
Bugs and requests
Eye4
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working
Requested features
4 requests- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos
Foscam
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with SD card playback
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent camera connections
Requested features
5 requests- Easier camera management and configuration
- Improved video playback controls
- Support for multi-camera viewing
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Customizable motion detection and alerts
In-app purchases
Eye4
- Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout)$0.99
- 99 Eye4 coupons$0.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7$2.99
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- Eye4 monthly card-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card-7$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
- 499 Eye4 coupons$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30$5.99
- Eye4 monthly card- 30$12.99
- Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7$13.99
- Eye4 half year card - 7$13.99
- Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7$24.99
- Eye4 yearly card - 7$24.99
- Eye4 half year card(USA)-7$28.99
- Eye4 yearly card-7$49.99
Foscam
No in-app purchases
