Comparison

IP Camera Pro vs SecuritySpy

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

SecuritySpy

Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.

Highlights
  • Live video and audio streaming
  • Playback of recordings
  • Motion detection push notifications
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote arm/disarm recording modes
Features
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The official iPhone, iPad and Apple TV app for our macOS CCTV software SecuritySpy (securityspy.com). The essential component of a complete video surveillance system for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, this app allows you to easily monitor and control your camera system from wherever you are. This iOS app is completely free for registered SecuritySpy users, and also fully functional during the initial trial period. It offers the following features: - Live video and audio from your cameras - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies - Save/share images and recordings via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Picture in Picture: watch a live camera in a floating window over other apps - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - PTZ control (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) - Two-way audio - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of SecuritySpy servers on your network - View and manage multiple SecuritySpy servers Please note you will need a Mac running SecuritySpy 5.5.11 or later (securityspy.com), with a license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. We are always happy to hear your feedback, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions for future updates.

Screenshots

IP Camera Pro4 screens
SecuritySpy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SecuritySpy at Free against IP Camera Pro's $2.99. SecuritySpy also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (86 vs 24). IP Camera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

SecuritySpy is free to download; IP Camera Pro costs $2.99 up front. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IP Camera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SecuritySpy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of IP Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of SecuritySpy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Camera Pro versus SecuritySpy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ProSecuritySpy
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (24 ratings)3.5 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2486 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈Ben Software Ltd

Customer experience

IP Camera Pro

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

SecuritySpy

All ratings86 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative29.1%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SecuritySpy

One-time1
  • Multiplex & Captures$5.99

Questions

Is IP Camera Pro free?
IP Camera Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecuritySpy free?
SecuritySpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Pro or SecuritySpy?
SecuritySpy is rated higher. IP Camera Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SecuritySpy averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.
Do IP Camera Pro or SecuritySpy have ads?
Neither IP Camera Pro nor SecuritySpy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Pro or SecuritySpy?
IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, and SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and SecuritySpy on October 7, 2026.

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