Comparison

Foscam vs IP CAM Controller

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
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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

IP CAM Controller

View and control your IP cameras with intuitive tap-to-move functionality. Supports multiple cameras, motion detection alerts, and full-screen viewing. Easily share camera access with others.

Highlights
  • Tap to Center/Move camera control
  • Multiview for multiple cameras
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Full screen mode
  • Save snapshots
  • Unlimited cameras
  • Share camera access
Features
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IP CAM Controller is designed to give you straightforward and hopefully a cool way to view and control your IP camera by providing Tap to Center (or Tap to Move, depends on camera model) - just tapping on the image and camera moves. We are actively adding more features, please stay tuned. Features - Tap to Center: camera centers to the position where you just tapped; or Tap to Move for camera does not support TTC: moves to the direction (1 out of 4 or 8) against the center; - Multiview, controlling multiple cameras in one screen; - Motion detection, whenever your camera has moment, alert you by vibration and push notification; - Full screen mode when phone in landscape; - Save snapshot to your camera roll; - Unlimited number of cameras and multiviews; - Share camera access by file or link; - Support a wide range of cameras in almost all major brands in the world. Partial list of supported camera brands: ABUS, ACTi, AirLink, Apexis, Arecont, Astak Mole, Axis, AVTECH, Blue Iris, BOSCH, Brickcom, Canon, Channel Vision, COMPRO, Cytech, Dericam, D-Link, Eagle Eye, EasyN, Edimax, Excelon, Foscam, Grandstream, Grantec, iCatch, Instar, Ipux, IPX, JVC, Kaicong, KGuard, Level One, LinkSys, LogiLink, Lorex, Marmitek, Maygion, MIPS, Mobotix, Motion Webcam, Nuvico, Panasonic, Rayvision, SecuritySpy, Sharx, SmartHome, Solwise, Sony, Storage Options, SYAC, Tenvis, Toshiba, TP-Link, TRENDnet, TriVision, Vilar, Vitek, VivoTek, Vstarcam, WansView, WebcamXP/Webcam7, X10, Yudor, Y-Cam, 7Links Visit www.JerryHuang.net for support and more information.

Screenshots

Foscam3 screens
IP CAM Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP CAM Controller at 63% against Foscam's 17%. IP CAM Controller also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Foscam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. IP CAM Controller sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Foscam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP CAM Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foscam has 701 ratings behind it against 39, 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 63% of IP CAM Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, IP CAM Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Foscam versus IP CAM Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoscamIP CAM Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (701 ratings)4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings701 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS138.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVYIOT LLCJiale Huang

Customer experience

Foscam

All ratings701 ratings
Positive28.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative65.3%
Written reviews975 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative72.9%

IP CAM Controller

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

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

IP CAM Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Foscam

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

IP CAM Controller

One-time11
  • Axis Audio$3.99
  • D-Link Audio$3.99
  • Foscam Audio$3.99
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  • IP WebCam Audio$3.99
  • Maygion Audio$3.99
  • Panasonic Audio$3.99
  • TRENDNet Audio$3.99
  • VivoTek Audio$3.99
  • TVT Audio$3.99
  • Astak Mole Audio$3.99
  • AD FREE!$5.99

Questions

Is Foscam free?
Foscam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP CAM Controller free?
IP CAM Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foscam or IP CAM Controller?
IP CAM Controller is rated higher. Foscam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 701 ratings, while IP CAM Controller averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Foscam or IP CAM Controller have ads?
IP CAM Controller shows ads; Foscam does not.
Which is updated more often, Foscam or IP CAM Controller?
Foscam ships an update every 3 weeks, and IP CAM Controller weekly. Most recently, Foscam was updated on September 25, 2026 and IP CAM Controller on September 8, 2026.

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