# FREEIP vs WebViewCam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FREEIP at none against WebViewCam's 1. FREEIP also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). WebViewCam's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FREEIP against 4.5 for WebViewCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FREEIP has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of FREEIP's written reviews are positive against 17% of WebViewCam's.

FREEIP ships an update monthly, WebViewCam every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FREEIP | WebViewCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeip/id898690336/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webviewcam/id915239286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **24.8% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419463553) | [Golden Soft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/882675415) |

## 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


### WebViewCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webviewcam/id915239286)

Access your device's camera remotely via a web browser over WiFi. Take high-resolution selfies with the back camera or capture images in tight spaces where direct viewing is difficult.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access via web browser, High-resolution photos (4032x3024), Switch between front and back cameras, Capture photos in narrow spaces, WiFi network required for remote access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FREEIP free?

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

### Is WebViewCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FREEIP or WebViewCam?

WebViewCam is rated higher. FREEIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while WebViewCam averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do FREEIP or WebViewCam have ads?

FREEIP shows ads; WebViewCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, FREEIP or WebViewCam?

FREEIP ships an update monthly, and WebViewCam every 4 months. Most recently, FREEIP was updated on September 28, 2026 and WebViewCam on September 28, 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.*