# S Camera vs iVMS

The clearest difference is rating: iVMS at 5.0 against S Camera's 2.5. iVMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). S Camera's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iVMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

iVMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S Camera has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, iVMS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | iVMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-5260m/id1211589585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 8.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/358934279) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### iVMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivms-5260m/id1211589585)

This mobile surveillance system client allows users to remotely monitor security cameras. It provides real-time viewing, playback of recorded footage, and alarm notifications over various network connections.

**Highlights:** Real-time tracking, Live view of cameras, Playback of recorded footage, Alarm receiving, Remote system access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is iVMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or iVMS?

iVMS is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iVMS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do S Camera or iVMS have ads?

Neither S Camera nor iVMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or iVMS?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and iVMS every 5 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and iVMS on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*