Comparison

WebViewCam 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

WebViewCam

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
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【Application Features】 Some times people need take selfie with back camera for high resolution photos. This app can help you access camera on your device with another computer or phone by web browser throwing WiFi network simply. Some times you need take photos in a narrow space (such as bottom of a car), but we can't put head under car too see what‘s in camera view, at this time our app could help you deal with this capture photo task easily. ● Back and front camera witch ● For high-resolution photo on web browser by WiFi ● Photo saved with 4032 × 3024 pixels(iPhone 6S or later) ● The remote WiFi camera function need your device under the same WiFi network

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

WebViewCam2 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebViewCam at 4.5 against IP Camera Viewer's 4.1. WebViewCam also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). IP Camera Viewer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WebViewCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebViewCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WebViewCam'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

WebViewCam ships an update every 4 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WebViewCam versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebViewCamIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.1 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolden Soft Co., Ltd.Nogosoft LLC

Customer experience

WebViewCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative77.4%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,221 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative49.9%

Bugs and requests

WebViewCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

WebViewCam

One-time1
  • Remove ADs$0.99
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 WebViewCam free?
WebViewCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebViewCam or IP Camera Viewer?
WebViewCam is rated higher. WebViewCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do WebViewCam or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither WebViewCam nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebViewCam or IP Camera Viewer?
WebViewCam ships an update every 4 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, WebViewCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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