Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Maple View

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

Head to head
About

IP Camera Viewer

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful IP camera viewer. - Compatible with thousands of IP security cameras such as Dahua, Hikvision, Axis, TP-Link, Uniview and many more. - Automatically discover and setup cameras on your network via ONVIF or directly through RTSP. - Play audio and video from a wide range of video formats such as H265, H264 and MJPEG. - Use your device as a recording hub that records connected cameras 24/7. Clips are synced and stored privately in iCloud. - Fully private playback and setup, without any third-party logins required. - Set up your cameras once and keep everything in sync with iCloud. Your saved cameras and settings are available across your iPhone and iPad. No reconfiguring when you switch devices. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Maple View

Features
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Maple View is a private, local-network viewer for Luma and other compatible NVR-recorded camera systems. Connect directly to your NVR over your home or business network — no cloud account, no remote service, and no video leaving your premises. Built for owners who want a fast, focused viewer without the overhead of a cloud-tethered app, Maple View talks straight to the NVR you already own. LIVE • Single-camera live view with full-screen playback • Multi-camera grids: 1- and 4-up are free; 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-up unlock with a one-time Pro purchase • High-quality mode for 4K H.265 streams on supported channels RECORDED PLAYBACK • Per-camera recorded segments with a scrub timeline • Variable playback speed: 1Ɨ, 2Ɨ, 4Ɨ, 8Ɨ • Pause, seek, and skip-back controls • Resume playback after the app returns to the foreground DESIGNED FOR LOCAL USE • Connects to your NVR directly over the LAN • No cloud relay, no telemetry, no account sign-up • Your camera feeds and recordings never leave your network MAPLE VIEW PRO (one-time in-app purchase) • Unlocks 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-camera grid layouts • One-time purchase, restores on any device signed in to the same Apple ID WORKS WITH Maple View has been tested with the Luma x20 series (LUM-220-NVR) and is designed around its protocol. It should also work with other NVRs built on the same underlying platform, but compatibility is not guaranteed. REQUIREMENTS • An NVR reachable on the same local network as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • An iOS / iPadOS / macOS device meeting the listed minimums PRIVACY Maple View does not collect, transmit, or store any video, account credentials, or usage data on remote servers. NVR credentials are stored locally on your device. See the Privacy Policy for details. OPEN SOURCE The full source code for Maple View is published on GitHub at https://github.com/luminationlabs/mapleview. You're welcome to audit exactly how the app handles your NVR credentials and video, or build your own copy from source. —— Maple View is an independent app from Lumination Labs. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Snap One, Luma Surveillance, TVT Digital, or any other NVR manufacturer. "Luma," "Snap One," and other product names referenced are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Maple View2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Maple View at 15.1 against IP Camera Viewer's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Maple View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 6 days, Maple View every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Maple View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerMaple View
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmil BaehrLumination Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Maple View

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maple View free?
Maple View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Maple View have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Maple View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Maple View?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 6 days, and Maple View every 4 days. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Maple View on October 5, 2026.

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