iSmartViewPro vs Foscam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSmartViewPro
Access live video streams from your P2P IP cameras directly on your iPhone. This app simplifies remote viewing with unique P2P connection technology, eliminating the need for complex network configurations. Enjoy features like local recording, motion alerts, and FTP/email settings.
- P2P connection technology
- Live video streaming
- Local video recording
- FTP parameter settings
- Email alerts
- Motion alarm settings
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This app is specially built for P2P IP camera series. thanks to unique P2P connection technology that users are able to watch live video on iPhone from any purchased IP camera by simply enter camera's ID and password; no complex IP or router settings. The app have a lot of functions, such as local record video, set ftp params, set email, set motion alarm and so on.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Foscam at 2.3 against iSmartViewPro's 1.8. Foscam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iSmartViewPro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Foscam holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 795 and 710 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of iSmartViewPro's written reviews are positive against 17% of Foscam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iSmartViewPro ships an update every 2 months, Foscam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSmartViewPro | Foscam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (795 ratings) | 2.3 (710 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | 710 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Smarteye Digital Electronics Co., Ltd. | IVYIOT LLC |
Customer experience
iSmartViewPro
Foscam
User reviews
iSmartViewPro
From 795 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 📽 Good video quality
- 👀 Useful for monitoring pets/home
- 💡 Allows multiple camera views
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🔌 Requires constant power connection
- 🔍 Limited motion detection/alerts
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound, delayed)
Foscam
From 710 App Store ratingsWhat 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
iSmartViewPro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera disappearing after app updates
- Inability to control camera movement
- Inconsistent video quality and performance
Requested features
4 requests- Motion detection and alerts
- Background audio monitoring
- Improved remote access/connectivity
- Better instructions and documentation
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
iSmartViewPro
No in-app purchases
Foscam
No in-app purchases
Questions
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