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

This app allows you to view and record footage from various IP cameras, including CCTV and baby monitors. It can also transform your old phones or tablets into security cameras. Enjoy private, local storage and on-device AI detection for alerts.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras
  • Use iPhone/iPad/Mac cameras as security monitors
  • Unified viewer for all camera brands
  • On-device AI detection (people, vehicles, pets)
  • Remote viewing via home hub
  • Local storage for recordings and screenshots
  • iCloud sync for media gallery
Features
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Cam Hero is a state of the art CCTV & IP Camera viewer and recorder made to fall in love with! Discover all your cameras with a single tap, connect and start using - or pair any of your old phone or tablets to turn them into security cameras! Why Cam Hero? - Easy to use - Private and Secure - designed for total privacy - Works on your local network – No internet required - All your cameras in one place – one app for all your different camera brands - Connect plug-and-play USB cameras - Turn your iPhone, iPad and Mac built-in cameras into security & monitoring cameras Who is Cam Hero for? - Home & business owners with IP CCTV cameras looking to keep an eye on their premises - Parents who want to turn spare phone, tablet or USB cameras into reliable baby monitors - Pet lovers who want to use their spare phone, tablet or USB cameras to keep an eye on their furry friends - Privacy-conscious users who value local storage and no internet dependency Key Features: - Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras - Connect plug and play USB cameras - Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac camera for security monitoring - Unified viewer for all brands: Axis, Amcrest, Reolink, TP-Link, Tapo, Eufy, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Vivotek, Avigilon, Swann, Foscam, and more - Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS & more - Up to 4K resolution - Built-in gallery to organise your screenshots and recordings - Remote viewing - view all your cameras outside your local network using another device as a home hub - Smart on-device AI – Detects people, vehicles, pets - Smart notifications – Get alerts when events are detected - iCloud sync – Access your cameras and gallery across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV - Record & screenshot your camera streams easily - Apple Silicon optimised – Beautiful native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV - Supports modern codecs – H.264, H.265, AV1, and more - Quick customer support Features in Detail - Privacy-First Architecture Cam Hero operates entirely on your local network—no servers, no cloud dependencies. Your camera streams remain private, ensuring complete control over your data. All recordings and events are stored only locally on your device. - On-Device AI Detection Leverage built-in AI to detect humans, vehicles, and pets directly on your device. This ensures quick, accurate alerts without compromising your privacy. - Remote viewing Cam Hero works beyond your local network. Use one Cam Hero instance (for instance running on you Apple TV or Mac) as a home hub connected to your local network. You can then open Cam Hero on any other device outside your local network (for instance, your iPhone on cellular) and view your camera feeds remotely. All camera streams are relayed by the home hub instance with a secure peer-to-peer connection between your devices. - Integrated Media Gallery with iCloud Capture and store screenshots or video recordings within Cam Hero's built-in gallery. Optionally, enable iCloud sync giving you easy access to your gallery anytime, anywhere, any device - Cross-Platform Support Cam Hero is optimised for iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple TV, providing a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. - Customizable Interface Tailor your viewing experience with features like video wall mode, customisable camera tiles, and patrol mode - Subscriptions & Pricing Cam Hero is free to download and offers a generous free tier to get started. Power user can unlock premium features with a single Premium plan available via In-App Purchases with monthly & yearly pricing. We also have a convenient one-time payment Lifetime purchase option At Cam Hero, we are tirelessly working on adding great, new features that you will love. If you have any feedback or need any support, we are always available for you! Privacy policy: https://www.camhero.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Customer support and feedback: https://www.camhero.app/support

Screenshots

WebViewCam2 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

WebViewCam and IP Camera Viewer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 17% of WebViewCam's. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 4). WebViewCam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WebViewCam against 4.5 for IP Camera Viewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of WebViewCam's written reviews are positive against 57% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WebViewCam versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebViewCamIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings428 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolden Soft Co., Ltd.Raktim Bora

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 ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebViewCam

One-time1
  • Remove ADs$0.99
3 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$129.99

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 4.5 from 28 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 monthly. Most recently, WebViewCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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