iCSee vs PPA CFTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cloud and local Wi-Fi login
- Real-time video frames
- Remote video playback
- Local recording and playback
- Audio monitoring
- Device password management
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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
PPA CFTV
Monitor your PPA CFTV series 3 equipment cameras live from anywhere. Create an account to securely register your devices for easy access. Enjoy features like multi-camera viewing, PTZ control, two-way audio, and remote playback of recordings.
- Live camera monitoring
- Remote recording playback
- Up to 16 simultaneous cameras
- PTZ camera control
- Two-way audio
- SD and HD viewing modes
- Instant photo and video capture
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PPA CFTV é o aplicativo para visualização e reprodução de imagens de equipamentos da série 3 da PPA! Através do aplicativo monitore suas câmeras ao vivo de onde quiser na palma de sua mão. O aplicativo permite o usuário criar uma conta para cadastro dos dispositivos e ter fácil acesso as suas câmeras de modo fácil e com muita segurança. O PPA CFTV ainda conta com diversas funcionalidades como: visualização de até 16 câmeras simultâneas, controle de câmera PTZ, áudio bi-direcional, reprodução de gravações, entre outras. Confira abaixo diversas funcionalidades do aplicativo: > Cadastro de conta para o usuário onde permite adicionar DVR e Câmeras em sua conta. > Visualização das imagens em tempo real. > Permite modo de visualização SD e HD. > Zoom digital. > Conexão por IP, Domínio e P2P. > Mosaico para visualizar: 1 câmera, 4 câmeras, 9 câmeras e 16 câmeras. > Função Foto: Salva uma foto instantânea da visualização no álbum de fotos do aplicativo. > Função Gravação: Faz uma gravação instantânea da visualização no álbum de vídeos do aplicativo. > Álbum de fotos e vídeos permite a visualização das imagens e compartilhamento através de Email, Whatsapp, entre outros. > Reprodução remota das gravações. > Controle PTZ para controle de movimento, zoom e foco de câmeras com estes recursos. > Acesso ao Menu OSD das câmeras PPA/Citrox através do botão Íris +. > Áudio Bi-direcional onde é possível ouvir e falar com equipamentos com estes recursos. > Notificações de alertas dos equipamentos diretamente no seu Smartphone. > Configuração remota das configurações dos equipamentos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPA CFTV at none against iCSee's 2. PPA CFTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). iCSee's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 8%). 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
Both are free to download. iCSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PPA CFTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
iCSee ships an update every 9 days, PPA CFTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCSee | PPA CFTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 315 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD. | Motoppar Industria e Comercio de Automatizadores Ltda |
Customer experience
iCSee
PPA CFTV
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
PPA CFTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCSee
- 7 Day Alarm Storage1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- 30 Day Alarm Storage$6.991 Month
PPA CFTV
No in-app purchases









