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IP Camera Viewer - Cam Hero
Monitor every camera brand in one powerful app. Leverages local AI detection and the Apple ecosystem to turn your iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV into a professional-grade, cloud-free surveillance system.
Key Figures
Downloads
200
User Rating
4.5/5
Total Ratings
0
Publisher
Raktim Bora
Category
Utilities
Locales
4
Latest Version
0.13.1
Size
75.3 MB
First Released
May 24, 2024
Features
Pro-Grade Security, Privacy-First Design
Cam Hero unifies your hardware, protects your data, and leverages the power of the Apple ecosystem to keep your home safe without the cloud.
Total Local Privacy
Experience zero-cloud surveillance. All video streams and recordings stay on your local network, ensuring your private moments never leave your home.
Unified Multi-Brand Viewer
Stop switching apps. View Hikvision, Amcrest, Reolink, and more in one beautiful interface across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.
App Store
Screenshots
The Cam Hero app displaying multiple security camera feeds on an iPhone
Cam Hero app interface showing security camera feeds for backyard and patio with support for RTSP and ONVIF protocols
Cam Hero app interface showing a baby monitor video feed on an iPhone
Cam Hero app interface showing smart AI vehicle detection on a live security camera feed.
iPhone screen showing the Cam Hero app recordings gallery with a grid of security camera video thumbnails
iPhone screen showing a live night street feed via Cam Hero remote viewing feature
Cam Hero app screenshot demonstrating how to use one device as a home hub for remote camera viewing
iCloud support page for Cam Hero showing device synchronization for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
Description
Cam Hero is a state of the art CCTV & IP Camera viewer and recorder made to fall in love with!
Discover all your cameras with a single tap, connect and start using - or pair any of your old phone or tablets to turn them into security cameras!
Why Cam Hero?
- Easy to use
- Private and Secure - designed for total privacy
- Works on your local network – No internet required
- All your cameras in one place – one app for all your different camera brands
- Connect plug-and-play USB cameras
- Turn your iPhone, iPad and Mac built-in cameras into security & monitoring cameras
Who is Cam Hero for?
- Home & business owners with IP CCTV cameras looking to keep an eye on their premises
- Parents who want to turn spare phone, tablet or USB cameras into reliable baby monitors
- Pet lovers who want to use their spare phone, tablet or USB cameras to keep an eye on their furry friends
- Privacy-conscious users who value local storage and no internet dependency
Key Features:
- Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras
- Connect plug and play USB cameras
- Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac camera for security monitoring
- Unified viewer for all brands:
Axis, Amcrest, Reolink, TP-Link, Tapo, Eufy, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Vivotek, Avigilon, Swann, Foscam, and more
- Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS & more
- Up to 4K resolution
- Built-in gallery to organise your screenshots and recordings
- Remote viewing - view all your cameras outside your local network using another device as a home hub
- Smart on-device AI – Detects people, vehicles, pets
- Smart notifications – Get alerts when events are detected
- iCloud sync – Access your cameras and gallery across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV
- Record & screenshot your camera streams easily
- Apple Silicon optimised – Beautiful native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
- Supports modern codecs – H.264, H.265, AV1, and more
- Quick customer support
Features in Detail
- Privacy-First Architecture
Cam Hero operates entirely on your local network—no servers, no cloud dependencies. Your camera streams remain private, ensuring complete control over your data. All recordings and events are stored only locally on your device.
- On-Device AI Detection
Leverage built-in AI to detect humans, vehicles, and pets directly on your device. This ensures quick, accurate alerts without compromising your privacy.
- Remote viewing
Cam Hero works beyond your local network. Use one Cam Hero instance (for instance running on you Apple TV or Mac) as a home hub connected to your local network. You can then open Cam Hero on any other device outside your local network (for instance, your iPhone on cellular) and view your camera feeds remotely. All camera streams are relayed by the home hub instance with a secure peer-to-peer connection between your devices.
- Integrated Media Gallery with iCloud
Capture and store screenshots or video recordings within Cam Hero's built-in gallery. Optionally, enable iCloud sync giving you easy access to your gallery anytime, anywhere, any device
- Cross-Platform Support
Cam Hero is optimised for iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple TV, providing a consistent experience across all your Apple devices.
- Customizable Interface
Tailor your viewing experience with features like video wall mode, customisable camera tiles, and patrol mode
- Subscriptions & Pricing
Cam Hero is free to download and offers a generous free tier to get started. Power user can unlock premium features with a single Premium plan available via In-App Purchases with monthly & yearly pricing. We also have a convenient one-time payment Lifetime purchase option
At Cam Hero, we are tirelessly working on adding great, new features that you will love. If you have any feedback or need any support, we are always available for you!
Privacy policy: https://www.camhero.app/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Customer support and feedback: https://www.camhero.app/support
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.