Comparison

Foscam vs CKK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Foscam

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
Features
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Foscam App is a professional smart security camera management tool that lets you monitor your home, office, or store anytime, anywhere. With your smartphone, you can view live video, communicate through two-way audio, and enjoy a safer, smarter, and more convenient security experience. Key Features: - Easy Device Setup: Pair your camera effortlessly via QR code scanning or EZLink smart configuration. - Live ViewStream: real-time video with clear image quality and a stable connection. - Remote Controls: Pan and tilt the camera, enable night vision, use two-way audio, capture snapshots, and record videos—all remotely. - Multi-Camera Management: Organize and control multiple cameras by location for greater efficiency and convenience.

About

CKK

This mobile application functions as a video monitoring terminal for phones. It offers robust features for previewing and playing back video feeds. Experience its capabilities for all-weather video surveillance.

Highlights
  • Video monitoring terminal
  • Preview video feeds
  • Playback video feeds
  • All-weather functionality
Features
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CKK is an all-weather mobile phone video monitoring terminal with powerful functions such as preview and playback. Download and experience it!

Screenshots

Foscam3 screens
CKK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CKK at 3.4 against Foscam's 2.3. CKK also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 17%). 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.

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. CKK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Foscam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CKK holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foscam has 712 ratings behind it against 16, 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 40% of CKK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, CKK every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Foscam versus CKK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoscamCKK
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (712 ratings)3.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB575 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVYIOT LLC业 张

Customer experience

Foscam

All ratings710 ratings
Positive28.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews977 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative72.9%

CKK

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Foscam

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CKK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Foscam

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CKK

One-time10
  • 4-day alarm video|30-days$3.99
  • 4-day full video|30-days$4.99
  • 9-day alarm video|30-days$5.99
Show 7 more
  • 14-day alarm video|30-days$8.99
  • 9-day full video|30-days$8.99
  • 14-day full video|30-days$10.99
  • 29-day alarm video|30-days$17.99
  • 4-day alarm video|360-days$38.99
  • 9-day alarm video|360-days$59.99
  • 14-day alarm video|360-days$89.99

Questions

Is Foscam free?
Foscam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CKK free?
CKK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foscam or CKK?
CKK is rated higher. Foscam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 712 ratings, while CKK averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Foscam or CKK have ads?
CKK shows ads; Foscam does not.
Which is updated more often, Foscam or CKK?
Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, and CKK every 10 months. Most recently, Foscam was updated on November 11, 2026 and CKK on November 3, 2026.

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