AirLens vs SimpleIPCamera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AirLens
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AirLens β 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 cameraβs 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.
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 iPhoneβs camera. P.S.: Itβs free => no support. Enjoy!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AirLens | SimpleIPCamera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franco Sponga | CIT.CZ |
In-app purchases
AirLens
No in-app purchases
SimpleIPCamera
No in-app purchases








