Comparison

IUK viewer vs iPhantom

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

Head to head
About

IUK viewer

View live streams from your IP cameras on your iOS device. This client software allows you to connect to and monitor your security cameras remotely. Access your camera feeds easily from anywhere.

Highlights
  • IP camera client software
  • Live stream viewing
  • Remote monitoring
  • iOS device support
Features
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IP Camera Client Software for iOS IP-Kamera-Client-Software für iOS

About

iPhantom

Wirelessly control Phantom cameras from your iOS device. Access essential functions like recording, playback, and camera settings remotely. Offers a free version with limited features and unlocks full functionality via subscription.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Record and trigger functions
  • Agile playback with clip saving
  • Adjust camera settings remotely
  • Send Telnet commands
  • IP detection and connection
Features
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iPhantom has been discontinued: Thank you all for over a decade of support for iPhantom. iPhantom has been discontinued, but fear not, we are happy to announce the release of: iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 iPhantom Subscribers: iPhantom will be available for download until all licenses expire. iPhantom Licenses will activate iPhantom-X on your iOS/iPadOS device You may freely switch between iPhantom and iPhantom-X until your iPhantom license expires, at which time you will be asked to subscribe to iPhantom-X https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iphantom-x/id6752670875 ========================================= iPhantom by Joe Kocsis with Drew Lauer & Hollywood Special Ops This App is a game changer for all Phantom Camera operators and technicians. Wirelessly control any Phantom Camera by Vision Research through your iPhone or iOS device via a Wifi router through the camera's Ethernet port. Breath new life into older Phantom Cameras with amazing control like never before. From the "Record Page" Easily access necessary functions like Record, Trigger, Black Reference, OSD, view important camera information, and quickly connect to your camera. From the "Playback Page" Experience incredibly agile playback functionality, set in and out points and save clips. In the "Menu Page" Adjust the most commonly used settings like fps, shutter angle, white balance, etc... Send Telnet Commands from your phone via the built in Telnet Function Never use a PC to control a Phantom again! Download iPhantom for free to access a handful of functions and to test your connection. Unlock complete functionality through in-app purchase. Setup is easy. There are many palm-sized Wifi routers on the market that can be powered through USB, and even some with built in battery, that can be connected to your Phantom camera through its Ethernet port. USB power can be provided by a small portable USB battery or by using an adapter cable like PTap to USB. Just connect your iOS device to that Wifi signal, open iPhantom, and click "Detect IP" then click "Connect". See the built in Quick Start Guide or www.iPhatomApp.com for more information on setup. Visit us at www.iPhantomApp.com, where we will soon offer hardware accessories like preconfigured Wifi routers and short length Phantom to Ethernet cables. iPhantom should work with every Phantom Camera, but has been thoroughly tested with the following cameras: Flex4K, VEO4K, Flex2K, Miro, v10, v12.1, v2511, v2512, v642 Requirements: A Phantom Camera by Vision Research A Phantom Network Cable, aka Phantom to Ethernet Cable A Wifi Router A Power Source for Wifi Router An iOS Device with Wifi capability This app was not created or maintained by Vision Research. www.iPhantomApp.com www.HollywoodSpecialOps.com iPhantom is a Subscription Based App Current Offerings 1) Yearly Auto-Renewing Subscription 2) 14 Day Project License 3) 48 Project License • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto Renewing Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use http://www.iphantomapp.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

IUK viewer4 screens
iPhantom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPhantom at 100% against IUK viewer's 13%. iPhantom also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). IUK viewer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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. iPhantom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. IUK viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IUK viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPhantom has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of IUK viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPhantom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IUK viewer ships an update monthly, iPhantom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IUK viewer versus iPhantom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIUK vieweriPhantom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKompernassJoe Kocsis

Customer experience

IUK viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative82.6%

iPhantom

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IUK viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iPhantom

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Auto-Renew Subscription$299.991 Year
One-time2
  • 48 Hour Project License$44.99
  • 14 Day Project License$89.99

Questions

Is IUK viewer free?
IUK viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPhantom free?
iPhantom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IUK viewer or iPhantom?
IUK viewer is rated higher. IUK viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iPhantom averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do IUK viewer or iPhantom have ads?
Neither IUK viewer nor iPhantom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IUK viewer or iPhantom?
IUK viewer ships an update monthly, and iPhantom every 5 months. Most recently, IUK viewer was updated on June 3, 2026 and iPhantom on August 18, 2026.

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