Comparison

FREEIP vs IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

FREEIP

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
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Via 3G, 4G or WIFI network, you can controll the monitoring device and check the real-time stream. 1. Input the serial number to your Freeip account by scanning the QR picture or enterring the serial number manually. 2. If the device is online, you can check the real-time stream.

About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

Screenshots

FREEIP2 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FREEIP at none against IP Camera Viewer's 14. FREEIP also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 25%). On price and ratings volume 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FREEIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FREEIP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of FREEIP's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FREEIP ships an update monthly, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FREEIP versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREEIPIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K1.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDNogosoft LLC

Customer experience

FREEIP

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative66.0%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,222 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

User reviews

FREEIP

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast camera loading
  • 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
  • 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

Bugs and requests

FREEIP

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

In-app purchases

None

FREEIP

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is FREEIP free?
FREEIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FREEIP or IP Camera Viewer?
FREEIP is rated higher. FREEIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do FREEIP or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
FREEIP shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, FREEIP or IP Camera Viewer?
FREEIP ships an update monthly, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, FREEIP was updated on October 22, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on November 1, 2026.

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