Comparison

AirLens vs SimpleIPCamera

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

Head to head
About

AirLens

Features
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AirLens – Turn Your iPhone into a Wireless Camera Stream live video from your iPhone or iPad to another iOS device or a web browser on the same local network. AirLens makes it easy to set up a live camera view without cables, extra hardware, or an account. KEY FEATURES β€’ Live Video and Optional Audio Share your camera feed with WebRTC streaming. Turn the microphone on when you need sound, or keep it off for video-only viewing. β€’ Watch on Another Device or in a Browser Open AirLens on a second iPhone or iPad to discover available streams, or enter the camera’s displayed URL in a browser on the same network. β€’ Adjustable Video Quality Choose between 480p, 720p, and 1080p to suit your needs and network conditions. β€’ Simple Camera Controls Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, and use the torch when you need more light on supported devices. β€’ Flexible Camera Placement Position your iPhone or iPad for the view you need, with no cables connecting it to the viewing device. β€’ No Account Required Start streaming without signing up. Video and audio are transmitted live and are not recorded or stored by AirLens. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network. 2. Open AirLens on the camera device and tap Streaming. 3. On the viewing device, tap Viewing in AirLens or open the displayed URL in a browser. PLEASE NOTE Keep AirLens open in the foreground on the camera device while streaming. Camera access is required; microphone access is optional. Allow local network access for device discovery and connection. For app-to-app viewing, use the latest version of AirLens on both devices. Video quality and performance depend on your devices and network.

About

SimpleIPCamera

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Absolutely free and simple IP camera. The application provides a network server for MJPEG streaming from the iPhone camera. Usage: 1) Run the application and press the Start Server button. 2) On another device (PC or phone) connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone, enter the displayed address into a web browser. 3) The browser will show a live video feed from your iPhone’s camera. P.S.: It’s free => no support. Enjoy!

Screenshots

AirLens2 screens
SimpleIPCamera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AirLens at 15.6 against SimpleIPCamera's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AirLens versus SimpleIPCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirLensSimpleIPCamera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranco SpongaCIT.CZ

In-app purchases

None

AirLens

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleIPCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirLens free?
AirLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleIPCamera free?
SimpleIPCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirLens or SimpleIPCamera have ads?
Neither AirLens nor SimpleIPCamera shows ads.

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