Comparison

Danale for iPad vs Foscam

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

Head to head
About

Danale for iPad

Easily connect and view live video streams from your IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs on your iPad. Enjoy plug-and-play setup without complex network configurations like port forwarding. Watch your video feeds from anywhere over Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G.

Highlights
  • IP Camera, NVR, DVR connection
  • Plug-and-play setup
  • Remote video streaming
  • No port forwarding required
  • PTZ control (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)
  • Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G viewing
Features
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Danale 专为iPad量身打造,能够解决IP Camera DVR/DVR等设备的网络连接。 通过danale平台(物联网信息平台),相机制造商和视频解决方案供应商可以提供即插即用的服务。没有配置或管理的专用服务器的麻烦。 你可以很容易的建立连接。 只需要给IP摄像机一个名称并选择一个无线网络。它会自动加入无线网络,你就可以连接到danale,以及获取相关视频流,没有端口转发或复杂的设置了。 随时随地观看视频 下载该免费的iOS应用程序就可以通过Wi-Fi,3G和4G观看你的设备视频。 Danale is designed specially and uniquely for IPAD which can solve the problems of devices network connections,such as IP Camera,NVR and DVR. With Danale platform (the Things Network Information Center), camera manufacturer and video solution provider could offer plug-and-play service without the hassle of deploying or managing the dedicated servers. So easy it sets itself up. Just give the IP camera a name and select a Wi-Fi network. It automatically joins the wireless network, securely connects to the Danale, and streams video to you. No port forwarding or complex settings anymore. Watch your video wherever you go. Watch video on the go over Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G with the free IOS app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch . Your video is at your fingertips. PTZ(Pan/Tilt/Zoom) on what's important. Sometimes you want to adjust the camera angle or focus on one area, with your IP camera supported by Danale, you can rotate the camera angle or zoom in on your video to capture every important detail.

About

Foscam

Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with this smart security camera management tool. View live video, communicate via two-way audio, and control camera functions like pan, tilt, and night vision from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Easy device setup
  • Live video streaming
  • Remote pan and tilt
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Night vision control
  • Snapshot and video recording
  • Multi-camera management
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Foscam App is a professional smart security camera management tool that lets you monitor your home, office, or store anytime, anywhere. With your smartphone, you can view live video, communicate through two-way audio, and enjoy a safer, smarter, and more convenient security experience. Key Features: - Easy Device Setup: Pair your camera effortlessly via QR code scanning or EZLink smart configuration. - Live ViewStream: real-time video with clear image quality and a stable connection. - Remote Controls: Pan and tilt the camera, enable night vision, use two-way audio, capture snapshots, and record videos—all remotely. - Multi-Camera Management: Organize and control multiple cameras by location for greater efficiency and convenience.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Foscam at 2.3 against Danale for iPad's 1.9. Foscam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (709 vs 44). Danale for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Foscam holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foscam has 709 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Danale for iPad's written reviews are positive against 17% of Foscam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Danale for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Foscam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Danale for iPad versus Foscam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanale for iPadFoscam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (44 ratings)2.3 (709 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews16.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44709 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanale Inc.IVYIOT LLC

Customer experience

Danale for iPad

All ratings44 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative89.4%

Foscam

All ratings701 ratings
Positive28.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative65.3%
Written reviews977 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative72.9%

User reviews

Danale for iPad

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with older cameras
  • 👍 Gets the job done (basic use)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on launch
  • 🐛 App closes immediately after opening
  • 🐛 Login issues and crashes
  • 🐛 Incompatible with iPads/iOS updates
  • 🐛 Poor user interface/experience

Foscam

From 709 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 📽️ Good video quality
  • 💡 Useful features like motion detection
  • 👍 Generally good user experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnects
  • 🔍 Difficult to set up and configure
  • ⏱️ Slow loading and buffering issues
  • 📦 Excessive storage usage on mobile devices
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

Bugs and requests

Danale for iPad

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • App crashes after iOS update
  • App opens then closes
  • App crashes on login
  • Zoom not working on cameras
  • Connection strength weak error
Show 20 more
  • Cannot enter password on new iPad
  • App flashes on then disappears
  • App closes right away on opening
  • Login information expired
  • App crashes on load screen
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes after opening
  • App crashes on login screen
  • App crashes on startup on iPad
  • App opens then immediately crashes after iOS 12 update
  • Camera panning wildly after update
  • Account suddenly unusable
  • Cannot create new account
  • Login problems
  • Code reading cameras problems
  • App minimizes and closes on camera connection
  • Cannot see all cameras simultaneously
  • Cannot go full screen on cameras
  • Cannot open or close garage door
  • Error when logging in from multiple devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update app for new iOS versions
  • Fix zoom functionality on cameras
  • Add option to change alert recording to device storage
  • Provide better instructions for setup/camera sharing
  • Translate app into English
Show 7 more
  • Add motion detection recording option
  • Add recording quality settings
  • Option to disable night color change
  • Allow viewing alert content
  • Default playback to SD card, not cloud
  • Improve login interface for iOS
  • Add use cases from Android counterpart

Foscam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Issues with SD card playback
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent camera connections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Easier camera management and configuration
  • Improved video playback controls
  • Support for multi-camera viewing
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Customizable motion detection and alerts

In-app purchases

None

Danale for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Foscam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Danale for iPad free?
Danale for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foscam free?
Foscam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Danale for iPad or Foscam?
Foscam is rated higher. Danale for iPad averages 1.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Foscam averages 2.3 from 709 ratings.
Do Danale for iPad or Foscam have ads?
Neither Danale for iPad nor Foscam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Danale for iPad or Foscam?
Danale for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Foscam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Danale for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Foscam on November 1, 2026.

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