First off, this guy is an excellent programmer for Mac. If you have a need for software to monitor IP cams, his software is second to none, IMO. I have used his high end SecuritySpy for a long time but it was always major overkill for a hobbyist. SecuritySpy is very capable but is quite expensive for a hobbyist with lots of IP cameras with little need for NVR capability or high-end security capabilities. Fortunately, ViewCam is the perfect solution for a simpler but still capable viewing platform. With > 12 cameras, It loads every camera (WAN & LAN) faster than my camera providers proprietary software can load the first. No unnecessary borders and a tight viewing port, easily configured to arbitrary rows/columns. Not to be overly dramatic or hyperbolic, but I am so happy to have found ViewCam and thankful he developed this more basic and affordable version of his powerful SecuritySpy.

Been a customer for a number of years now. Back in 2016 I set up a security system at my parents' house using some IP cameras and SecuritySpy on an old 2012 Mac Mini so when I saw ViewCam I was sure the product was excellent. I was not disappointed.ViewCam is everything I wanted as a SecurityCam viewer on my Macbook Pro. Nice clean interface. Doesn't hog system resources. Basically "just works". I load the app, go fullscreen, and just 3 finger swipe over to it in the blink of an eye when I need a view of my cameras. Dead simple and effective.Setup is very easy and is very similar to setting up SecuritySpy if you've ever done that. Ben Software products do a great job of autodiscovering devices that support that. If your devies are ONVIF chances are you'll be able to set them up using autodiscover without issue.

Initial Review: May 28th 2026: Amazing app, thank you for making such an awesome app that just works. No bloat, doesn’t seem to cause RAM to spike, just does what it says it does. I was able to input our Amcrest and Foscam cameras easily and quickly. I really hope my husband’s MacBook can run it too, without having to buy a second licence! His computer uses his Apple ID and mine uses my Apple ID, but we are in the same household with the same IP address. Thanks again.Update: May 29th 2026:Turns out I did have to purchase it twice :( But I suppose since it’s such good software, it’s worth it. The only thing I wish it had was the ability to list the events, and maybe the ability to record video from those events. But it’s simple and does what it says it does.

I've used SecuritySpy a long time ago. It filled my need, but had many features I never used, but drive up the cost. While searching the app store one day for something else altogether, I came across ViewCam. The cost is reasonable and it does everything I need it to. The developer has recently updated it, so it stays current unlike a lot of "abandonware" on the app store. Highly recommended!