TP vs iWFCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
This cloud-based service allows you to remotely monitor your home, office, or pets through your smartphone. View live video streams from your cameras anywhere, anytime over the internet. Easily set up, add multiple cameras, and share video clips with others.
- Cloud-based video monitoring
- Remote camera access
- Live video streaming
- Quick setup and registration
- Add multiple cameras
- Video sharing
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Stay connected with your concern TP-LINK tpCamera is a cloud-based video monitoring service that makes it easy to stay connected with whatever you care most such as places, people and pets. View your cameras anywhere and anytime With TP-LINK tpCamera App installed on your smartphone, you can easily view your cameras anywhere and anytime over the Internet. For more information, go to www.tplinkcloud.com. Features 1. Quick setup and registration, register once to get setup forever 2. Add more cameras, stream live video from more locations 3. Friendly live interface, the simplest way to monitor your home or office 4. Free sharing, keep everyone informed with simple video sharing Capture the color in your life with TP-LINK tpCamera and Cloud Cameras
iWFCam
Connect to your camera over the internet for remote viewing and control. Stream live video, capture photos, and record videos to easily monitor your home from anywhere.
- Configure internet camera connection
- Remote real-time video viewing
- Capture photos
- Record videos
- Home monitoring
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The App allows users to configure a camera to connect to the Internet, view real-time video remotely, and capture photos and videos, making it easy for users to monitor their own homes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.5 against iWFCam's 2.2. TP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. iWFCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.
TP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 822 ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TP's written reviews are positive against 14% of iWFCam's.
TP ships an update every 2 months, iWFCam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | iWFCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (822 ratings) — better | 2.2 (135 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews — better | 14.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 822 — better | 135 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Shenzhen Yishengneng Digital Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
TP
iWFCam
Bugs and requests
TP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iWFCam
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to format SD card
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Inconsistent video recording
- Disappearing video footage
- Failure to connect to WiFi
Requested features
5 requests- Add horizontal and vertical flip
- Improve night vision
- Allow remote camera control
- Add cloud storage option
- Improve motion detection
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
iWFCam
- Monthly storage for 7-days motion$1.99
- Quarterly storage for 7-days motion$4.99
