# BetterSee — A clearer view of home

> A clearer view of home (iPhone/iPad app by Gustavo Paiva.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettersee/id6801897891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gustavo Paiva](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801897893)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bettersee/id6801897891/reviews.md

## What is BetterSee?

BetterSee is an ad-free, minimalist app for watching iCSee and Xiongmai IP cameras — on your home Wi-Fi or from anywhere with Cloud ID.

Open a camera and you get live video, tap-to-look PTZ, and a day of SD-card recordings you can scrub through. No ads. No junk. Just a clearer view of home.

WATCH LIVE
• Live video over your local network (RTSP) or remotely via Cloud ID
• Fast dashboard with stills while streams open
• Switch quality when you need a lighter stream
• Landscape immersive view that keeps PTZ on screen

CONTROL THE CAMERA
• Tap a point on the video to look that way
• Hold the on-screen stick to pan, plus zoom in and out
• Recall presets, start a cruise, or zoom toward an area
• Works with PTZ-capable Xiongmai / iCSee cameras

PLAY BACK WHAT YOU MISSED
• Scrub a full day of footage from the camera’s SD card
• Jump by day, filter motion or alarm clips, and change playback speed
• We do not keep a BetterSee cloud DVR — recordings stay on your camera

SHARE THE HOUSEHOLD
• Cameras belong to a household, not a single login
• Invite family by email; members can watch, owners manage
• Group cameras into rooms (kitchen, yard, garage)
• Find cameras on Wi-Fi or add them with a Cloud ID

BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY
• No ads, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers
• English, Portuguese, and Spanish
• Light, dark, or system appearance
• Encrypted camera passwords; account security with 2FA and passkeys

COMPATIBILITY
BetterSee is built for households that already use iCSee or Xiongmai cameras (Cloud ID / serial, local RTSP, and NETIP PTZ). It is an independent app and is not affiliated with iCSee, Xiongmai, or JFTech.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
BetterSee is free to try for 14 days on your first household. After the trial, an auto-renewable annual subscription is required to keep watching.

• Standard — $19.90 per year: full access for one household you own
• Premium — $39.90 per year: full access for unlimited households you own

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription.

Privacy policy: https://bettersee.app/privacy
Support: hello@bettersee.app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-26

Your home now stays in sync with the website: members, invitations, and plan status all come from BetterSee Cloud.

Adding a camera is clearer: a short tutorial shows where to find your Cloud ID, username, and password in iCSee.

Opening a camera or changing screens now shows a spinner right away, and the Add and Household menus are easier to tap.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

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