# IP116 Camera vs UniCam

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against IP116 Camera's 3.5. UniCam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). IP116 Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IP116 Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 50 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 33% of UniCam's.

IP116 Camera ships an update every 9 months, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP116 Camera | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip116-camera/id980235540/reviews) | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chuango Security Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/534068551) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### IP116 Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip116-camera/id980235540)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

**Highlights:** Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion, Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP), 24/7 live streaming, Instant motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Remote PTZ control, Smart camera discovery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| MAX - 1 Year | $109.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP116 Camera free?

IP116 Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP116 Camera or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. IP116 Camera averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do IP116 Camera or UniCam have ads?

Neither IP116 Camera nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP116 Camera or UniCam?

IP116 Camera ships an update every 9 months, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, IP116 Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and UniCam on October 14, 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.*