IP Camera Viewer vs Bluetooth Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Camera Viewer
This app allows you to view and record footage from various IP cameras, including CCTV and baby monitors. It can also transform your old phones or tablets into security cameras. Enjoy private, local storage and on-device AI detection for alerts.
- Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras
- Use iPhone/iPad/Mac cameras as security monitors
- Unified viewer for all camera brands
- On-device AI detection (people, vehicles, pets)
- Remote viewing via home hub
- Local storage for recordings and screenshots
- iCloud sync for media gallery
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Cam Hero is a state of the art CCTV & IP Camera viewer and recorder made to fall in love with! Discover all your cameras with a single tap, connect and start using - or pair any of your old phone or tablets to turn them into security cameras! Why Cam Hero? - Easy to use - Private and Secure - designed for total privacy - Works on your local network – No internet required - All your cameras in one place – one app for all your different camera brands - Connect plug-and-play USB cameras - Turn your iPhone, iPad and Mac built-in cameras into security & monitoring cameras Who is Cam Hero for? - Home & business owners with IP CCTV cameras looking to keep an eye on their premises - Parents who want to turn spare phone, tablet or USB cameras into reliable baby monitors - Pet lovers who want to use their spare phone, tablet or USB cameras to keep an eye on their furry friends - Privacy-conscious users who value local storage and no internet dependency Key Features: - Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras - Connect plug and play USB cameras - Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac camera for security monitoring - Unified viewer for all brands: Axis, Amcrest, Reolink, TP-Link, Tapo, Eufy, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Vivotek, Avigilon, Swann, Foscam, and more - Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS & more - Up to 4K resolution - Built-in gallery to organise your screenshots and recordings - Remote viewing - view all your cameras outside your local network using another device as a home hub - Smart on-device AI – Detects people, vehicles, pets - Smart notifications – Get alerts when events are detected - iCloud sync – Access your cameras and gallery across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV - Record & screenshot your camera streams easily - Apple Silicon optimised – Beautiful native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV - Supports modern codecs – H.264, H.265, AV1, and more - Quick customer support Features in Detail - Privacy-First Architecture Cam Hero operates entirely on your local network—no servers, no cloud dependencies. Your camera streams remain private, ensuring complete control over your data. All recordings and events are stored only locally on your device. - On-Device AI Detection Leverage built-in AI to detect humans, vehicles, and pets directly on your device. This ensures quick, accurate alerts without compromising your privacy. - Remote viewing Cam Hero works beyond your local network. Use one Cam Hero instance (for instance running on you Apple TV or Mac) as a home hub connected to your local network. You can then open Cam Hero on any other device outside your local network (for instance, your iPhone on cellular) and view your camera feeds remotely. All camera streams are relayed by the home hub instance with a secure peer-to-peer connection between your devices. - Integrated Media Gallery with iCloud Capture and store screenshots or video recordings within Cam Hero's built-in gallery. Optionally, enable iCloud sync giving you easy access to your gallery anytime, anywhere, any device - Cross-Platform Support Cam Hero is optimised for iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple TV, providing a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. - Customizable Interface Tailor your viewing experience with features like video wall mode, customisable camera tiles, and patrol mode - Subscriptions & Pricing Cam Hero is free to download and offers a generous free tier to get started. Power user can unlock premium features with a single Premium plan available via In-App Purchases with monthly & yearly pricing. We also have a convenient one-time payment Lifetime purchase option At Cam Hero, we are tirelessly working on adding great, new features that you will love. If you have any feedback or need any support, we are always available for you! Privacy policy: https://www.camhero.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Customer support and feedback: https://www.camhero.app/support
Bluetooth Cam
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Connect your Bluetooth camera effortlessly to your smartphone and enjoy real-time surveillance video feeds directly on your device. 1. Bluetooth Transmission: Uses Bluetooth low-energy, low-radiation technology for direct connection, with a transmission range of approximately 10 meters, enabling quick pairing with a smartphone. 2. Image Resolution: Supports 720p at 15fps or VGA at 30fps, providing clear and smooth video quality. 3. SD Card Support: Compatible with SD cards up to 64GB for local storage. All data is stored locally, with no need for cloud-based storage. 4. One-Way Transmission: Captured audio and images are sent only to the companion smartphone app. 5. USB Type-C charging: Supports USB Type-C for fast and convenient charging. This App requires an APWING Bluetooth camera device for operation Your privacy is protected, with no personal data collected without consent. For support, contact our customer service through the app or visit our website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluetooth Cam at weekly against IP Camera Viewer's monthly. IP Camera Viewer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bluetooth Cam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IP Camera Viewer ships an update monthly, Bluetooth Cam weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera Viewer | Bluetooth Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raktim Bora | MediaWave LTD. |
In-app purchases
IP Camera Viewer
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$129.99
Bluetooth Cam
- 30 Coins$0.99
- 100 Coins$2.99
- 300 Coins$9.99








