Comparison

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) vs Web Cam Online IP

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

Head to head
About

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

Access and control thousands of live public video cameras from around the globe in real-time. Browse by category, country, or rating, and save your favorites. Control camera movement and zoom where supported.

Highlights
  • View thousands of live public cameras
  • Real-time camera feeds
  • Control camera movement and zoom
  • Save cameras as favorites
  • Search cameras by category, country, city
  • Rate and share camera snapshots
Features
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iSpy Cameras allows you to view and control thousands of public video cameras from around the world in real-time from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Thank you for making iSpy Cameras one of the Top Paid Apps around the world! iSpy Cameras has been a #1 Paid App in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Korea, and Croatia as well as the #1 Paid Entertainment App in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. iSpy Cameras was also one of the Top 10 Bestselling Paid Entertainment iPad Apps of 2010! Yes, the cameras are all LIVE! Nothing is pre-recorded! Check out this thread in our discussion forum for our responses to some of the more recent iSpy Cameras reviews: https://skjm.com/forum/index.php?topic=504.0 We have thousands of cameras in our database, with frequent updates to remove any cameras that may have temporarily gone offline. To view cameras from a certain area, tap the "Search" tab. To request cameras from a specific area, please send us an e-mail or let us know in the discussion forum as opposed to requesting it in a 1-star review. Thanks! :) Visit https://skjm.com/ispy/vid.php to view the iSpy Demo & Features video! - Swipe back and forth between pages of camera thumbnails that are updating in real-time. - Tap a thumbnail to zoom in. Tap the X to zoom out. - If the camera supports it, tap the Control button to control it. (You may have to wait in line for your turn.) - Swipe to move the camera, pinch to zoom in and out. (Zoom may not be supported by some cameras.) - Choose from a number of camera presets, if available. - Save cameras as your favorites. - Save or share camera snapshots. - Rate cameras. Choose from the following camera list tabs: - Random - Displays a random selection of cameras. - Top Rated - Displays the cameras sorted by average rating. - Most Recent - Displays the cameras sorted by the date and time they were added. - Favorites - Displays your favorite cameras. You can also search through the database of cameras by Category, Country, State, City, or Keywords. If you are looking to connect to your own private webcams and network cameras (and receive notifications on your iOS device when motion is detected) then check out our other applications, iCam Pro and iCam - https://skjm.com/icam/

About

Web Cam Online IP

Explore a vast collection of live, real-time public webcams from around the globe. Discover diverse locations, from bustling cities to natural landscapes, and get a virtual glimpse of anywhere on Earth. Ideal for travel planning, cultural exploration, or simply satisfying your curiosity.

Highlights
  • Thousands of live webcams
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Search by keyword and country
  • Browse by category
  • View on map
  • Save camera shots
Features
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View thousands of public live real time online video streaming CCTV surveillance and security web cameras around the world right from your iPhone and iPad. Watch almost every place on Earth on 20 000 live IP cams in our webcam viewer (we add every Earth cam by your requests inside the app). Have a live streaming webcam video from everywhere in the world, always! Great worldview for travelers to have a spy sneak peek at travel destinations. With Web Camera Online you can: - Find the nearest cameras around you - Watch live video with the best collection of fast real time HD cameras. - Search any cams by keywords in every country, like United States, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Russia, Ukraine, etc. - Select cams by Category like cities, weather, road auto traffic,swimming pools, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, offices, shops, malls, zoos, airports, beaches, etc. - Show cam location on the map - Save camera shots Use free Web Camera Online to: - Make holiday or family vacation travel plans - Study world cultures, geography, logistics and economics - Study animal behavior (yes, we've got lots of live web cameras with animals) - Find and watch familiar places in your own city, like clubs, bars, restaurants, malls, shops, hotels, etc. - Receive live news, events, weather, road traffic information Enjoy!

Screenshots

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)4 screens
Web Cam Online IP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) at 74% against Web Cam Online IP's 17%. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 273). Web Cam Online IP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support 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. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web Cam Online IP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) has 2.1K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Web Cam Online IP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) ships an update every 14 months, Web Cam Online IP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) versus Web Cam Online IP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)Web Cam Online IP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better4.0 (273 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better273
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKJM, LLCAndrew Neal

Customer experience

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

All ratings2,134 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative20.5%

Web Cam Online IP

All ratings273 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative76.6%

Bugs and requests

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cameras frequently disappear or stop working
  • Search function doesn't work well
  • App crashes or freezes often

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cameras, especially in major cities
  • Improve camera controls and navigation
  • Implement a map view to see camera locations
  • Add audio support to hear what's happening

Web Cam Online IP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Web Cam Online IP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) free?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Cam Online IP free?
Web Cam Online IP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or Web Cam Online IP?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) is rated higher. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Web Cam Online IP averages 4.0 from 273 ratings.
Do iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or Web Cam Online IP have ads?
Both iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) and Web Cam Online IP show ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or Web Cam Online IP?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) ships an update every 14 months, and Web Cam Online IP every 3 months. Most recently, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) was updated on November 11, 2026 and Web Cam Online IP on November 2, 2026.

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