Comparison

SgsEye HD vs iCSee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SgsEye HD

This remote monitoring client software allows users to view video streams over various network types. It supports P2P connections, IP/domain direct connections, and offers features like multi-channel switching, screenshots, video recording, and PTZ control.

Highlights
  • Remote video viewing over Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G
  • P2P network penetration and QR code scanning
  • IP and domain direct connection
  • Multi-channel switching and playback
  • PTZ control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus)
  • Real-time alarm and remote network control
  • Local image and video viewing
Features
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SgsEye HD is remote monitoring client software with below functions. 1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI, 2G, 3G, 4G video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection function; 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos, open sound, voice talk, stream switch functions; 5, the software supports ptz's up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control, preset, cruise, pattern and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports real-time alarm function; 8, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 9, the software supports local image and local video viewing; 10, the software supports muti-view preview function; 11, the software support favorites and play history functions; 12, the software support update device’s local setting function;

About

iCSee

This network monitoring software allows users to log in via cloud or local Wi-Fi. It provides real-time video frames, remote playback, local recording, and audio monitoring capabilities. Users can also manage device passwords and search for devices on their local network.

Highlights
  • Cloud and local Wi-Fi login
  • Real-time video frames
  • Remote video playback
  • Local recording and playback
  • Audio monitoring
  • Device password management
Features
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iCSee is a software about network monitoring,which can login by cloud or local wifi. Here is basic function: Support login with cloud technology Provide frames of real time Support remote video playback Local record and play Support snapshot and picture preview Support audio monitoring Support change device password Support search device in LAN manually 【Description of Auto-Renewal Service (Subscription)】 1.If you have activated this auto-renewal service through Apple ID and do not actively cancel it within the subscription period, Apple will automatically deduct the service fee for the next subscription period from the balance of the Apple ID account (hereinafter referred to as "Account") bound to the auto-renewal service 24 hours before the expiration of each subscription period, thereby extending the membership validity period corresponding to the subscription period (subject to Apple's actual deduction rules). You should monitor the balance status of the above account. If the renewal fails due to account issues or insufficient balance, you will bear the risks and/or losses. To help you understand the auto-renewal situation, Apple will notify you of the upcoming deduction five days in advance via [in-site messages or emails], so please pay attention to receiving them. Please note that due to the nature of the auto-renewal service, if you do not explicitly cancel the auto-renewal service within the subscription period, Apple will issue a deduction instruction for the next subscription period based on your authorization. In principle, the fees deducted based on this instruction will not be refunded. 2.Subscription period: 1 month, 1 year, etc. (subject to the subscription page settings), which you can choose by yourself. 3.You acknowledge and agree that iCSee has the right to adjust the service price or stop providing the auto-renewal service. If iCSee adjusts the service price when you activate the auto-renewal service, you will be notified in advance in an appropriate manner (including but not limited to in-site announcements, SMS, etc.). If you do not agree to the service price adjustment, you can cancel the auto-renewal service according to these rules. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal service, the subsequent fees deducted by Apple will be based on the adjusted service fees. If you cancel within 24 hours before the subscription period expires, Apple may deduct the service fee for the next subscription period according to the adjusted service fees before stopping the deduction service. After the auto-renewal service is canceled, if you reactivate the auto-renewal service, the service fee automatically deducted by Apple will be based on the service fee displayed on the page at that time. 4.The method to unsubscribe from the auto-renewal service is as follows: Open the Apple iOS device "App Store" -> click on the Apple account avatar in the top right corner -> enter "Account" -> click "Subscriptions" -> select "iCSee", and cancel the subscription. 5.iCSee may also stop providing the auto-renewal service to you based on operational strategy needs. Your subscription service period will terminate upon the expiration of the current service period. 6.iCSee Service Agreement: https://pub-privacy.xmeye.net/app?pkg=com.xm.csee.ios&os=iOS&lan=en&type=protocol 7.iCSee Privacy Policy: https://privacy.xmeye.net/iCSee/20240122/en/privacy.html Privacy Policy: https://privacy.xmeye.net/iCSee/20240122/en/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pub-privacy.xmeye.net/app?pkg=com.xm.csee.ios&os=iOS&lan=en&type=protocol

Screenshots

SgsEye HD4 screens
iCSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCSee at 4.1 against SgsEye HD's 1.4. iCSee also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 9). SgsEye HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SgsEye HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCSee holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCSee has 2.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SgsEye HD's written reviews are positive against 19% of iCSee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SgsEye HD ships an update every 6 months, iCSee every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SgsEye HD versus iCSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSgsEye HDiCSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (9 ratings)4.1 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews18.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维林 李HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

SgsEye HD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iCSee

All ratings2,662 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews2,111 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

SgsEye HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iCSee

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras randomly going offline
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inability to view recorded footage
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Improve video playback and scrubbing functionality
  • Allow customization of motion detection zones
  • Provide better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

SgsEye HD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iCSee

Subscriptions2
  • 7 Day Alarm Storage1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 30 Day Alarm Storage$6.991 Month

Questions

Is SgsEye HD free?
SgsEye HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCSee free?
iCSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SgsEye HD or iCSee?
iCSee is rated higher. SgsEye HD averages 1.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iCSee averages 4.1 from 2.7K ratings.
Do SgsEye HD or iCSee have ads?
iCSee shows ads; SgsEye HD does not.
Which is updated more often, SgsEye HD or iCSee?
SgsEye HD ships an update every 6 months, and iCSee every 2 weeks. Most recently, SgsEye HD was updated on November 2, 2026 and iCSee on November 7, 2026.

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