# Foscam vs IPC360

The clearest difference is rating: IPC360 at 4.3 against Foscam's 2.3. IPC360 also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 17%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 701). Foscam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IPC360 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Foscam asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPC360 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPC360 has 6.4K ratings behind it against 701, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Foscam's written reviews are positive against 31% of IPC360's.

Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, IPC360 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foscam | IPC360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam/id924381688/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 701 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVYIOT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815486667) | [PUWELL CLOUD TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459977901) |

## What reviewers say

### Foscam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foscam/id924381688)

Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with this smart security camera management tool. View live video, communicate via two-way audio, and control camera functions like pan, tilt, and night vision from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Easy device setup, Live video streaming, Remote pan and tilt, Two-way audio communication, Night vision control, Snapshot and video recording, Multi-camera management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 💡 Useful features like motion detection
- 👍 Generally good user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnects
- 🔍 Difficult to set up and configure
- ⏱️ Slow loading and buffering issues
- 📦 Excessive storage usage on mobile devices
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with SD card playback
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent camera connections

**Requested features**

- Easier camera management and configuration
- Improved video playback controls
- Support for multi-camera viewing
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Customizable motion detection and alerts


### IPC360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipc360/id1072675255)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming, two-way audio, and motion detection alerts. Pan and tilt cameras can be controlled with simple taps or by moving your phone, offering a comprehensive view of your surroundings. Store recordings on an SD card for later review.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Pan and tilt camera control, Motion detection alerts, SD card video recording, Gyroscope-supported panoramic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7days cloud storage (1 month) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15D/1M/Event cloud storage | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/Event cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (6 months) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7days cloud storage (1 year) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15D/12M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/6M/Event cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/1M/CONT cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30D/12M/Event cloud storage | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faultless
- 🚀 Good and reliable camera
- 🚀 Great cheap baby monitor option
- 🚀 Always Works
- 🚀 Highly Recommend

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts don't work
- 🐛 Cannot fetch videos
- 🐛 Forced cloud subscription ruined it
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Decent but not good

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not working
- App doesn't work!
- Can't see!!
- Suddenly stopped
- DANGEROUS TO USE AS BABY CAMERA

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Fast forward button
- Support for RTSP
- Ability to record video when motion is detected


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foscam free?

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

### Is IPC360 free?

IPC360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Foscam or IPC360?

IPC360 is rated higher. Foscam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 701 ratings, while IPC360 averages 4.3 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Foscam or IPC360 have ads?

IPC360 shows ads; Foscam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Foscam or IPC360?

Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPC360 every 2 months. Most recently, Foscam was updated on October 18, 2026 and IPC360 on October 18, 2026.

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