FREEIP vs Cameras
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FREEIP
Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.
- Remote device control
- Real-time video streaming
- QR code serial number input
- Manual serial number entry
- 3G, 4G, and WIFI support
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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.
Cameras
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Cameras is an app for a clear presentation of several WLan cameras. Tap on a camera to enlarge it. Any number of cameras can be configured and displayed via URL. In addition, it is always possible to save a screenshot of the overview or the currently enlarged camera in the photo library of the device in a separate album. The target audience for my app are people who have one or more WLAN cameras that can be accessed through the network stream. There is no server on which any camera images are uploaded. The displayed images are live streamed by the cameras. It is possible to take screenshots of all displayed images or the selected image. These screenshots are stored in the Photo Library of the iOS device in a separate album after the user has confirmed the access. Fees are only for the network connection itself - WLAN is usually free, otherwise charges for data transmission over the mobile network. The user can configure the livestreams via "Edit" to his desired cameras. For example, some livestreams are configured for public cameras. However, only basic authentication of access to the cameras via the URL is supported, as long as the camera supports it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cameras at none against FREEIP's shown. Cameras also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). FREEIP's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FREEIP ships an update monthly, Cameras every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FREEIP | Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Jan-Peter Schmidt |
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
Cameras
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FREEIP
No in-app purchases
Cameras
No in-app purchases
