Comparison

360 Smart Camera 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

360 Smart Camera

Monitor your home and loved ones remotely with real-time video streaming and two-way audio. Receive motion detection alerts and review recorded footage from SD cards or cloud storage. Share access with family members for a connected experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time video check via cellphone
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Replay historical videos
  • Share camera access with family
Features
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See your parents, babies, pets anytime anywhere. Just feel like home! - 【Real-time check via cellphone】Check by cellphone no matter how far you go. - 【Two-way talk】As smooth as a phone call. Feel like accompanying with family members. - 【Motion detection alert】Monitor the screen changes synchronously to protect your family property. - 【Replay historical videos at any time】 Two choices to record: SD card recording and safe cloud recording. - 【Share your camera】Invite your family to see videos together. For more fun features, look forward to your discovery! [360 camera cloud video automatic subscription service description] -Subscription service: 7-day continuous monthly, 30-day continuous monthly - Subscription period: one month - Subscription price: 7 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions of 14 yuan / month, 30 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions for 35 yuan / month - Payment: The user confirms the purchase and payment and then credits to the iTunes account. - Cancel renewal: If you cancel your renewal, please manually disable the automatic renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Specific path: Please open the Apple mobile phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select 360 smart camera unsubscribe. If you do not close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. - Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one month. - Continuous monthly service agreement: https://jia.360.cn/app/auto_renewal_agreement_en_US.html - Privacy Policy: https://jia.360.cn/wap/newappagreementapp2_en_US.html - The terms of use: https://jia.360.cn/app/cloud_terms_of_use_en_us.html

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

360 Smart Camera4 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against 360 Smart Camera's 3.3. IP Camera Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 360 Smart Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. 360 Smart Camera sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 364 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of 360 Smart Camera's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

360 Smart Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
360 Smart Camera versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter360 Smart CameraIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (364 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3641.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Visual World Technology Co., Ltd.Nogosoft LLC

Customer experience

360 Smart Camera

All ratings364 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative62.6%

IP Camera Viewer

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

User reviews

360 Smart Camera

From 364 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📺 Poor video quality
  • 🤖 Confusing app interface

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast camera loading
  • 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
  • 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

Bugs and requests

360 Smart Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to login or register account
  • Camera disconnects randomly
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App freezes after recent updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for multiple languages
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Extend video recording duration
  • Integrate with smart home devices

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

13 purchases

360 Smart Camera

Subscriptions5
  • 7-day continuous monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 7-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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  • 30-day continuous monthly$4.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • Security Plan(6 months)$3.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$4.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$7.99
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  • Doorbell icloud 7 days cycle$12.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$17.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$23.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$29.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$59.99
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 360 Smart Camera free?
360 Smart Camera 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, 360 Smart Camera or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. 360 Smart Camera averages 3.3 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do 360 Smart Camera or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
360 Smart Camera shows ads; IP Camera Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, 360 Smart Camera or IP Camera Viewer?
360 Smart Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, 360 Smart Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 21, 2026.

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