163Eye vs iCSee Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
163Eye
This free application is designed to work with P2P cameras. It offers real-time viewing, alarm message reception, remote control, and video playback functionalities.
- Real-time viewing
- Alarm message reception
- Remote control
- Video playback
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163Eye是一个免费的，专门为了P2P摄像机而开发的配套软件，软件可以实现实时观看，接收报警消息，远程控制，回放录像等实用功能。
iCSee Pro
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 for connected devices.
- Cloud login support
- Real-time video frames
- Remote video playback
- Local recording and playback
- Audio monitoring
- Device password management
- LAN device search
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 163Eye at 4.1 against iCSee Pro's 2.3. 163Eye also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). iCSee Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
163Eye holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 430 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 163Eye's written reviews are positive against 13% of iCSee Pro's.
163Eye ships an update every 4 months, iCSee Pro every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | 163Eye | iCSee Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (430 ratings) — better | 2.3 (93 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 430 — better | 93 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 国泰 刘 | HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
163Eye
iCSee Pro
User reviews
163Eye
From 430 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Good video quality and clarity
- 🌙 Excellent night vision capability
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🎯 Effective motion detection when working
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🌐 Poor WiFi connectivity and reconnection issues
- 🔐 Difficult login and account recovery process
- ⚠️ Unreliable after updates
- 📵 No mobile data support (WiFi only)
iCSee Pro
From 93 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy setup
- 📹 Good video quality
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔍 Reliable motion detection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- ⚠️ Unreliable notifications
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Cloud service paywall
- 📽️ Playback problems
Bugs and requests
163Eye
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- WiFi connection fails after interruption and won't reconnect
- Cannot reconnect after logout
- Motion detection alerts not being sent
- Recording playback unavailable
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- Cannot select specific dates for video playback
- Line is busy error messages
- Device not found after initial setup
- Night vision stops working intermittently
- Network error messages
- App blocks when accessing camera after update
- Clipboard logging privacy issue
- Alarm notifications only work when app is open
- Loose component rattling inside camera housing
- iOS 14.2 compatibility issue
Requested features
12 requests- Adjustable motion detection sensitivity
- Support for 5G connectivity
- Support for 4G/LTE mobile data
- Multi-camera simultaneous viewing
- Ability to disable night vision clicking sound
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- Password change functionality in app
- European server for faster speeds
- Call notification service for areas without data
- Persistent notifications when screen is off
- Master reset instructions
- Better UI with complete text display
- Improved clipboard privacy handling
iCSee Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unknown error codes preventing login
- Inconsistent camera detection and connection
- Recorded videos not accessible through app
- Push notifications not working as expected
- Sudden app crashes after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Apple TV and older iOS devices
- Improve video playback functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Implement two-factor authentication
- Allow local storage and viewing without cloud
In-app purchases
163Eye
No in-app purchases
iCSee Pro
No in-app purchases
