# iCarView vs XMEye Pro

The clearest difference is rating: iCarView at 5.0 against XMEye Pro's 2.7. iCarView also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). XMEye Pro's advantage is ratings volume (411 vs 1) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iCarView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMEye Pro has 411 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iCarView's written reviews are positive against 13% of XMEye Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCarView ships an update every 4 weeks, XMEye Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCarView | XMEye Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarview/id1064405427/reviews)** | [2.7 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye-pro/id1414146530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **411** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **13.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 64 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICARVISIONS(SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500826371) | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) |

## What reviewers say

### iCarView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarview/id1064405427)

This utility app integrates vehicle monitoring, GPS tracking, route playback, and video preview into a single client. It provides a comprehensive solution for managing and viewing your vehicle's data and activity remotely.

**Highlights:** Vehicle monitoring, GPS positioning, Route playback, Video preview, Integrated client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### XMEye Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye-pro/id1414146530)

Monitor live video feeds from your IPC and DVR devices remotely. Log in easily using cloud technology or WeChat to view, record, and control your cameras from your phone.

**Highlights:** Cloud login support, Real-time live view, Remote playback, Local recording, Bidirectional talk, PTZ control, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good cameras
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Clean user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app
- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading and buffering

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras going offline
- Incorrect time/date display
- Cloud storage not working
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Crashing after updates

**Requested features**

- Longer viewing time
- Disable break reminders
- Preset camera positions
- Push notifications for iPhone
- Widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCarView free?

iCarView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XMEye Pro free?

XMEye Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCarView or XMEye Pro?

iCarView is rated higher. iCarView averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XMEye Pro averages 2.7 from 411 ratings.

### Do iCarView or XMEye Pro have ads?

XMEye Pro shows ads; iCarView does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCarView or XMEye Pro?

iCarView ships an update every 4 weeks, and XMEye Pro monthly. Most recently, iCarView was updated on October 8, 2026 and XMEye Pro on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*