Comparison

ViewCams vs Oncam Core

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

Head to head
About

ViewCams

Features
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ViewCams lets you collect and watch your favourite webcams in one place β€” arranged in a clean grid, always one tap away from fullscreen. Whether you follow the weather in the mountains, check road conditions before a trip, or simply enjoy the view from a favourite spot: ViewCams keeps all your webcams organised and ready. FEATURES β€’ Add any webcam by URL β€” works with all image-based webcam feeds β€’ Clean 2-column grid with live thumbnails β€’ Fullscreen view with pinch-to-zoom and drag β€’ Pull to refresh β€” reload all images with one swipe β€’ Reorder webcams by drag & drop β€’ Edit or delete webcams at any time FREE VERSION Manage up to 4 webcams at no cost β€” no account required. VIEWCAMS UNLIMITED Remove the 4-webcam limit and add as many cameras as you like. Perfect for frequent travellers, weather enthusiasts, or anyone who loves to stay connected to their favourite places. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Oncam Core

Features
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Monitor your cameras anytime, anywhere. View live and recorded footage, review events, adjust settings, and get real-time alerts, all from your mobile device. Intuitive, secure, and built for speed, the app keeps you connected and in control, wherever you are. Access powerful controls, manage notifications, share clips, and collaborate with your team β€” right from your phone or tablet, with full admin rights. Whether you’re managing one site or many, Oncam Core puts complete visibility and command in the palm of your hand. Smarter. Safer. Simpler.

Screenshots

ViewCams1 screens
Oncam Core3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oncam Core at none against ViewCams's 1. ViewCams's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ViewCams sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Oncam Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewCams ships an update fortnightly, Oncam Core every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ViewCams versus Oncam Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewCamsOncam Core
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis LeupoldOnvu Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ViewCams

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited webcams$0.991 Month
None

Oncam Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViewCams free?
ViewCams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oncam Core free?
Oncam Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ViewCams or Oncam Core have ads?
Neither ViewCams nor Oncam Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewCams or Oncam Core?
ViewCams ships an update fortnightly, and Oncam Core every 3 months. Most recently, ViewCams was updated on October 10, 2026 and Oncam Core on October 9, 2026.

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