# FREEIP vs TRENDnet IPView

The clearest difference is rating: FREEIP at 4.4 against TRENDnet IPView's 2.1. FREEIP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FREEIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

FREEIP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FREEIP has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of FREEIP's written reviews are positive against 12% of TRENDnet IPView's.

FREEIP ships an update monthly, TRENDnet IPView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FREEIP | TRENDnet IPView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeip/id898690336/reviews)** | [2.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **24.8% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419463553) | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) |

## What reviewers say

### FREEIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeip/id898690336)

Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time video streaming, QR code serial number input, Manual serial number entry, 3G, 4G, and WIFI support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📉 Unreliable connectivity
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💤 Slow camera load times
- 🤔 Confusing settings and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Cameras disappearing from the app
- Playback not working as expected
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add support for more camera models
- Improve playback controls and timeline
- Implement push notifications for motion detection
- Allow multi-camera viewing on a single screen


### TRENDnet IPView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065)

View live video streams from TRENDnet network cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering a thumbnail view of all connected devices and a full-screen live feed. You can digitally zoom, pan and tilt compatible cameras, take snapshots, and listen to audio.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail and full-screen views, Digital zoom, PTZ camera control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally pleased with functionality
- 👍 Works great for NVR
- 👍 Quick setup for NVR
- 👍 Good viewer for Trendnet IP cameras
- 👍 Simple, powerful, reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Very limited control
- 🐛 Cannot get some cameras working
- 🐛 Cannot view recorded video
- 🐛 Crashes when taking pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Long press to edit camera info not evident
- App will not turn on/off night vision
- No pan, tilt, or zoom control
- App not able to reconnect when not on home network
- Only shows snapshot, does not stream

**Requested features**

- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FREEIP free?

FREEIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TRENDnet IPView free?

TRENDnet IPView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FREEIP or TRENDnet IPView?

FREEIP is rated higher. FREEIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while TRENDnet IPView averages 2.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do FREEIP or TRENDnet IPView have ads?

FREEIP shows ads; TRENDnet IPView does not.

### Which is updated more often, FREEIP or TRENDnet IPView?

FREEIP ships an update monthly, and TRENDnet IPView every 2 months. Most recently, FREEIP was updated on September 22, 2026 and TRENDnet IPView on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*