Comparison

iCSee vs Citrox Cam

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

Head to head
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

About

Citrox Cam

This app allows users to manage and view video from various surveillance devices like IPC, NVR, and DVR. It supports live monitoring, video playback, and provides real-time alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • P2P video management
  • Supports IPC, NVR, DVR
  • Live video monitoring
  • Video playback
  • Alarm push notifications
Features
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CITROX CAM是一款基于P2P技术的视频管理软件、支持接入IPC、NVR、DVR等多种类型的监控设备。 通过此APP可以监视实况、视频回放,还支持报警推送等多种功能。。。 CITROX CAM IS A VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE BASE ON P2P TECHNOLOGY. SUPPORT IPC XVR NVR CCTV DEVICES. BY THIS APP CAN SEE REAL TIME VIDEO ALSO CAN SEE VIDEO PLAYBACK AND SUPPORT MULTIPLE ALARM PUSH NOTIFICATION

Screenshots

iCSee4 screens
Citrox Cam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Citrox Cam at none against iCSee's 2. Citrox Cam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). iCSee's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, update cadence 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. Citrox Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCSee versus Citrox Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCSeeCitrox Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.Motoppar Industria e Comercio de Automatizadores Ltda

Customer experience

iCSee

All ratings2,662 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews2,104 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative69.2%

Citrox Cam

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Citrox Cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iCSee

Subscriptions2
  • 7 Day Alarm Storage1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 30 Day Alarm Storage$6.991 Month
None

Citrox Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCSee free?
iCSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Citrox Cam free?
Citrox Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCSee or Citrox Cam have ads?
iCSee shows ads; Citrox Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, iCSee or Citrox Cam?
iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, and Citrox Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCSee was updated on October 27, 2026 and Citrox Cam on October 21, 2026.

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