Comparison

IP116 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

IP116 Camera

This app allows you to easily set up and monitor your home security camera. View live feeds, communicate with loved ones, and record footage directly to your smartphone or an SD card. Share access with family and friends for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Plug-and-play setup
  • 720p HD video quality
  • Two-way audio communication
  • On-demand video recording
  • Multi-user sharing
  • Works with Chuango smart home systems
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Chuango IP116 is an intuitive, plug-and-play home camera that delivers uncanny, smooth video at 720p HD quality, without any complications or WiFi/LAN setup. Simply download this free app, register for free, turn on your IP116, scan the QR code in the back, and upon a sound link (beep) and WiFi connection, this little security gadget is ready for any action. 1. With one-click WiFi and sound verification setup, “installation” can be done in seconds, with no wires and no fuss. 2. The sleekly designed IP116 is equipped with high quality sensor and 5-megapixel lens, which ensure sharp video and a wide field of view at 95 degrees (equivalent to two home cameras from the competition). 3. Via the IP116, pre-authorized family members can check in on what's going on in your home on their mobile app, keeping a close eye on the little ones playing, pets making a mess or elderlies taking their medications. 4. Chuango IP116 seamlessly works with any Chuango wireless smart home and security system, empowering homeowners to take home automation and security matters into their own hands. 5. The built-in HiFi microphone and speaker ensure seamless two-way communication between you and your loved ones, keeping either party in the know, on the go. 6. Video recording can be done on site on a micro SD card on a loop, or on demand on your smartphone; files can be searched by day. 7. With one simple click, you can share (or revoke) your IP116 camera view rights with your friends or loved ones, and enjoy blissful and memorable moments with them at the same time. One smartphone can control multiple Chuango IP116’s; vice versa, one IP116 can be viewed by multiple users simultaneously. tition). 8. Via the IP116, pre-authorized family members can check in on what's going on in your home on their mobile app, keeping a close eye on the little ones playing, pets making a mess or elderlies taking their medications. 9. Chuango IP116 seamlessly works with some Chuango wireless smart home and security systems, empowering homeowners to take home automation and security matters into their own hands. 10. The built-in HiFi microphone and speaker ensure seamless two-way communication between you and your loved ones, keeping either party in the know, on the go. 11. Video recording can be done on site on a micro SD card on a loop, or on demand on your smartphone; files can be searched by day. 12. With one simple click, you can share (or revoke) your IP116 camera view rights with your friends or loved ones, and enjoy blissful and memorable moments with them at the same time. One smartphone can control multiple Chuango IP's; vice versa, one IP116 can be viewed by multiple users simultaneously.

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

IP116 Camera4 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against IP116 Camera's 3.5. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). IP116 Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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 Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IP116 Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IP116 Camera's written reviews are positive against 39% of IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP116 Camera ships an update every 9 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP116 Camera versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP116 CameraIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews39.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationNogosoft LLC

Customer experience

IP116 Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

IP Camera Viewer

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

Bugs and requests

IP116 Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

IP116 Camera

No in-app purchases

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 IP116 Camera free?
IP116 Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP116 Camera or IP Camera Viewer?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP116 Camera averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do IP116 Camera or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither IP116 Camera nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP116 Camera or IP Camera Viewer?
IP116 Camera ships an update every 9 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, IP116 Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on October 18, 2026.

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