Comparison

ieGeek vs PolyTake

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

Head to head
About

ieGeek

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with this HD IP camera client. View live video, access recordings, control camera direction, and receive real-time alerts and instant messages, including two-way audio communication.

Highlights
  • Remote PTZ control
  • HD 720P video streaming
  • Snapshot and remote recording
  • Real-time alarm notifications
  • Two-way voice intercom
  • Local and remote camera configuration
Features
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It is specially developed free mobile client for new-generation HD IP camera,which adopts advanced P2P techonology and can achieve the following functions: 1.PTZ control and remote monitoring anytime from anywhere 2.HD 720P and more optional streams 3.Snapshot,remote recording and playback 4.Local and remote configuration camera parameters 5.Real-time alarm and instant message 6.Two-way voice intercom function ieGeek is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. ieGeek Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select ieGeek subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. 1. At present, we have displayed 2, 4 and 8 devices in the Cloud storage package. If you want to see a package for one device, you need to press and hold to delete the four devices on the homepage, as the package is displayed to users based on the number of devices. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: https://www.iegeek.com/pages/cloud-storage-automatic-subscription-service-agreement 1. At present, we have displayed 2, 4 and 8 devices in the Cloud storage package. If you want to see a package for one device, you need to press and hold to delete the four devices on the homepage, as the package is displayed to users based on the number of devices.

About

PolyTake

Features
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PolyTake turns multiple iPhones into one event camera crew. Start an event, invite friends nearby, and let everyone film from their own angle. Clips transfer directly over the local network to the host, where they come together in one shared movie. Perfect for birthdays, live music, trips, and every moment that deserves more than one point of view. Guests always join and film for free. Your first hosted event is free. After that, one Event Pass unlocks six hosted events, or choose PolyTake Host Yearly or Lifetime. No cloud account, no advertising, and no third-party tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ieGeek4 screens
PolyTake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ieGeek at every 10 days against PolyTake's every 2 months. ieGeek also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. ieGeek sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PolyTake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ieGeek ships an update every 10 days, PolyTake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ieGeek versus PolyTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterieGeekPolyTake
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD.Muhamed Gaff

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ieGeek

Subscriptions6
  • 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1cam 15days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$20.991 Month
One-time4
  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$4.99
  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$8.99
  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$16.99
Show 1 more
  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year in$32.99
2 purchases

PolyTake

Subscriptions1
  • PolyTake Annual Host$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PolyTake 6 Events$3.99

Questions

Is ieGeek free?
ieGeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyTake free?
PolyTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ieGeek or PolyTake have ads?
Neither ieGeek nor PolyTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ieGeek or PolyTake?
ieGeek ships an update every 10 days, and PolyTake every 2 months. Most recently, ieGeek was updated on September 28, 2026 and PolyTake on October 13, 2026.

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