Comparison

IP Camera Pro vs Remote4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera Pro

Transform your iOS device into a wireless IP camera for security monitoring. Stream live video and audio, record based on motion detection, and upload recordings to cloud storage. Supports advanced streaming protocols and multi-camera capture.

Highlights
  • Wireless IP camera functionality
  • Bi-directional audio support
  • Motion detection with auto-recording
  • Cloud storage upload (OneDrive, FTP)
  • Live streaming to RTMP/SRT servers
  • Multi-camera capture (front, back, USB)
  • ONVIF and MJPEG viewer
Features
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"IP Camera" can turn your iOS device into a wireless IP Camera via built-in RTSP/RTSPS and HTTP/HTTPS Server for security monitoring WITH Bi-directional audio support, you can use your browser to view, of course, include "IP Camera", it can work with the 'IP Camera for Mac' via AirDrop. It supports auto video recording which based on Motion Detection and the video record can be uploaded to OneDrive or FTP server automatically and notify you via Email! "IP Camera" can push the video and audio to RTMP/SRT live media server (e.g. Push to YouTube, Facebook), and use for network broadcast. It also supports the rtmps security protocol and SRT protocol and it can also push the media to multiple media server at the same time. It also supports HEVC/AV1 over RTMP and can be used for YouTube Live currently. You can turn it on from IP Camera Server. It supports iOS 13 's Multi Cam feature which allows you to capture from front camera, back camera and external USB camera(For iPad Only) simultaneously and process into PIP video then transfer. It supports output video up to 4K UHD resolution and up to 60FPS (The maximum resolution and frame rate are based on your iOS devices). It supports UPnP port forwarding. If you can access your gateway via WAN, and the UPnP on your gateway is opened, you can also use WAN Url from WAN to visit IP Camera Server. It also supports user name and password authentication, default username and password are admin, you can modify from the Settings. "IP Camera" provides full IPv6 support! "IP Camera" is also a ONVIF and MJPEG viewer WITH video recording support! It also supports RTSP and SRT, RTMP protocols to playback! Finally, you can add another device's IP Camera Server quickly with build-in QR Code! Using HEVC for video recording/streaming requires iOS 11 or above, and the device must supports HEVC codec. IP Camera Bridge - A MJPEG video streaming and virtual microphone driver for Windows which can make your Windows applications using IP Camera as WebCam with audio input. https://github.com/shenyaocn/IP-Camera-Bridge

About

Remote4

View your RTSP cameras in real-time and control connected devices with custom buttons. This free app allows for multiple camera feeds and interactive controls, ideal for IoT enthusiasts and home automation.

Highlights
  • Real-time RTSP camera viewing
  • HTTP/HTTPS request buttons for device control
  • Multi-camera support via VLC
  • Customizable UI elements (buttons, text, emojis)
  • Copy/paste controls for backup and sharing
  • Remote configuration via JSON URL
  • JSON data source integration
Features
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Remote 4 is designed to view your RTSP Cameras on real time, while at the same time having buttons that send HTTP/HTTPS requests to, for example, open a garage door or turn a light on. Features: - FREE and No ads: this is a non profit app to be used by IOT enthusiasts and regular users around the world. - Ultra solid Multi Camera support: using VLC (very fast and reliable camera feeds) - UI elements: Buttons and Dynamic Text/Emoji labels. - Multiple Controls: You can have as many controls as you want and switch them from home screen. - Copy and Paste controls: To backup and share you controls with others - Configuration file: set up a json url to remotely config your controls. - Add JSON data sources and show information on your controls - Design controls with a simple yet powerful UI - Help button: with examples to learn how to use the app.

Screenshots

IP Camera Pro4 screens
Remote44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote4 at Free against IP Camera Pro's $2.99. Remote4 also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (61% vs 51%). IP Camera Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Remote4 is free to download; IP Camera Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote4 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of IP Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 61% of Remote4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, Remote4 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Camera Pro versus Remote4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ProRemote4
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (24 ratings)3.9 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2425 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈Maximo Cavazzani

Customer experience

IP Camera Pro

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative36.1%

Remote4

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Remote4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Pro free?
IP Camera Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote4 free?
Remote4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Pro or Remote4?
Remote4 is rated higher. IP Camera Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remote4 averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.
Do IP Camera Pro or Remote4 have ads?
Neither IP Camera Pro nor Remote4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Pro or Remote4?
IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Remote4 every 3 months. Most recently, IP Camera Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote4 on September 24, 2026.

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