# SoCatch

> Remote viewer for H.264+H.265 DVR systems and IP cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by Jesse Stone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socatch/id934726476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jesse Stone](https://appshunter.io/developer/327540231)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.82/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English, Greek, Japanese, Chinese
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socatch/id934726476/reviews.md

## What is SoCatch?

SoCatch is a new version of iWatch DVR 2 which is a H.264+H.265 DVR remote viewer. It can be viewed in non-landscape or landscape mode after filling in IP, port, username, and password.

Features: 
- Live view 
- Time search and play 
- Event search and play 
- PTZ control 
- Zoom 
- Relay control 
- Backup files to advice
- connection to IP camera

## Key features

- Live view
- Time and event search/play
- PTZ control
- Zoom functionality
- Relay control
- Backup files to device

## What do users think of SoCatch?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app for viewing cameras
- 🚀 Crisp and clear image quality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
- 🐛 Slow performance and freezing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using time search feature
- Inability to connect to cameras over cellular data
- Stops working after recent updates
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 7 and newer

**Most requested features**

- Update to support newer devices and iOS versions
- Improve stability and reliability
- Add support for push notifications and motion detection
- Enhance user interface and visual design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socatch/id934726476/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Still Doesn’t Work

*2026-05-27, version 6.89*

Despite several updates, the app only works over home WiFi.  Pretty useless for CCTV system

### 2/5 — Connection issues

*2026-04-23, version 6.89*

Have been using SoCatch on iphone for the past 4 years and it’s been great. However since the latest update I can hardly ever connect whereas beforehand connection took seconds. Have tried deleting and reinstalling the app, rebooting dvr system etc but no improvement. Hopefully a further update will come soon that solves this.

### 3/5 — DVR Connection Issues

*2026-04-07, version 6.89*

Current version connects on iPhone 11 and IPad, but doesn’t connect to IPhone SE or IPhone 16e. I will update to 5 stars if this issue can be resolved. Thank you

### 1/5 — No Longer Working

*2026-01-15, version 6.88*

Further updates, but still fails to work when not on WiFi!

*** Over 6 months now, and no functionality other than on home WiFi ***

App is a bit pointless now, as only works when connected to home WIFI.

### 1/5 — No Longer Working

*2025-11-14, version 6.85*

*** Over 6 months now, and no functionality other than on home WiFi ***

App is a bit pointless now, as only works when connected to home WIFI.

### 1/5 — Connection issues

*2025-08-26, version 6.85*

Working fine until update, can only view with WiFi, won’t work with 4g , checked all phone settings and all ok with phone, re installed app and still the same, can’t view cameras on 4g/5g but can view if on WiFi.

### 1/5 — iPhone

*2025-08-02, version 6.84*

The app doesn’t work on IPhone

### 2/5 — Notification schedule feature does not work

*2025-07-25, version 6.84*

Save of schedule just does not work. Its like it was never finished. Its also totally missing from the Android version.

This is needed if you dont want to be annoyed from all those notifications during times when you know there is going to be motion detected and dont want to be notified.

### 1/5 — Stoped working after update

*2025-07-23, version 6.84*

Please fix it asap

### 1/5 — Still not working

*2025-07-17, version 6.84*

Still not working in IOS 18.5.

## Frequently asked questions about SoCatch

### What does SoCatch do?

SoCatch is a remote viewer application designed for H.264+H.265 DVR systems. It allows users to connect to their DVRs and IP cameras to view live feeds, search through recorded footage, and control various camera functions.

### What are the key features of SoCatch?

Key features include live viewing of camera feeds, time and event-based search and playback of recordings, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control for compatible cameras, zoom functionality, relay control, and the ability to back up files directly to your device.

### Is SoCatch free to use?

Based on the provided information, SoCatch is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### What devices is SoCatch compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices and can be viewed in both non-landscape and landscape modes. Specific operating system compatibility (e.g., iOS or Android) is not detailed in the description.

### How do I connect SoCatch to my DVR or IP camera?

To connect, you will need to fill in the IP address, port number, username, and password associated with your DVR or IP camera system within the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.89 — 2026-02-03

Fix connect issue
Fix add empty device error

### 6.88 — 2026-01-14

Fix UI issue

### 6.87 — 2026-01-09

Fixed for iPhone Air.

### 6.86 — 2025-12-22

Fix UTC PTZ

### 6.85 — 2025-08-04

Fix old version PTZ function

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## More apps by Jesse Stone

- [SoCatch Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socatch-pro/id6758508015)

All apps by Jesse Stone: https://appshunter.io/developer/327540231

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