Comparison

IP Camera Pro vs Scrypted

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

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

Screenshots

IP Camera Pro4 screens
Scrypted3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scrypted at Free against IP Camera Pro's $2.99. Scrypted also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). IP Camera Pro's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 33%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Scrypted 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

Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of IP Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP Camera Pro versus Scrypted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ProScrypted
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (24 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer垚 沈Vysor, Inc.

Customer experience

IP Camera Pro

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

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Pro free?
IP Camera Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Pro or Scrypted?
Scrypted is rated higher. IP Camera Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Scrypted averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do IP Camera Pro or Scrypted have ads?
Neither IP Camera Pro nor Scrypted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Pro or Scrypted?
IP Camera Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Scrypted every 3 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and Scrypted on September 24, 2026.

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