Comparison

AwoX CamLIGHT 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

AwoX CamLIGHT

Control an HD motorized camera LED bulb with this application. Watch live or recorded video, operate the camera's motors, and get alerts for motion detection.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Video replay
  • Motorized camera control
  • Motion detection alerts
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Use the AwoX CamLIGHT application to control your HD motorized camera LED bulb: - watch your live or replay video - control the camera motors - receive motion detection alerts

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

AwoX CamLIGHT3 screens
IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Camera Viewer at 39% against AwoX CamLIGHT's 0%. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and device support (6 vs 3). AwoX CamLIGHT'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. AwoX CamLIGHT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AwoX CamLIGHT ships an update every 6 months, IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AwoX CamLIGHT versus IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwoX CamLIGHTIP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews39.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB306 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaconNogosoft LLC

Customer experience

AwoX CamLIGHT

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

Bugs and requests

AwoX CamLIGHT

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

AwoX CamLIGHT

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 AwoX CamLIGHT free?
AwoX CamLIGHT 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.
Do AwoX CamLIGHT or IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither AwoX CamLIGHT nor IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AwoX CamLIGHT or IP Camera Viewer?
AwoX CamLIGHT ships an update every 6 months, and IP Camera Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, AwoX CamLIGHT was updated on July 7, 2026 and IP Camera Viewer on September 23, 2026.

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