# First Alert HD IP Camera vs IPC360

The clearest difference is rating: IPC360 at 4.3 against First Alert HD IP Camera's 1.3. IPC360 also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 13) and review sentiment (31% vs 8%). First Alert HD IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPC360 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. First Alert HD IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPC360 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPC360 has 6.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of First Alert HD IP Camera's written reviews are positive against 31% of IPC360's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Alert HD IP Camera | IPC360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-hd-ip-camera/id661574648/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Alert / BRK Brands](https://appshunter.io/developer/574690878) | [PUWELL CLOUD TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459977901) |

## What reviewers say

### First Alert HD IP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-hd-ip-camera/id661574648)

View live video from your IP cameras, communicate through two-way audio, and control PTZ functions. Manage user accounts, device settings, and recorded data for your surveillance system.

**Highlights:** Real-time IP camera viewing, Two-way audio communication, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control, User account management, Device parameter management, Record data management

**In-app purchases:** none


### IPC360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming, two-way audio, and motion detection alerts. Pan and tilt cameras can be controlled with simple taps or by moving your phone, offering a comprehensive view of your surroundings. Store recordings on an SD card for later review.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion detection alerts, SD card video recording, Gyroscope-supported panoramic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7days cloud storage (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (6 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (1 year) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faultless
- 🚀 Good and reliable camera
- 🚀 Great cheap baby monitor option
- 🚀 Always Works
- 🚀 Highly Recommend

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts don't work
- 🐛 Cannot fetch videos
- 🐛 Forced cloud subscription ruined it
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Decent but not good

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working
- App doesn't work!
- Can't see!!
- Suddenly stopped
- DANGEROUS TO USE AS BABY CAMERA

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Fast forward button
- Support for RTSP
- Ability to record video when motion is detected


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Alert HD IP Camera free?

First Alert HD IP Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IPC360 free?

IPC360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, First Alert HD IP Camera or IPC360?

IPC360 is rated higher. First Alert HD IP Camera averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while IPC360 averages 4.3 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do First Alert HD IP Camera or IPC360 have ads?

IPC360 shows ads; First Alert HD IP Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Alert HD IP Camera or IPC360?

First Alert HD IP Camera ships an update every 2 months, and IPC360 every 2 months. Most recently, First Alert HD IP Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and IPC360 on October 25, 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.*