# iCSee vs Gimbal Show

The clearest difference is rating: iCSee at 4.1 against Gimbal Show's 3.0. iCSee also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 41) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Gimbal Show's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iCSee holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCSee has 2.7K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of iCSee's written reviews are positive against 26% of Gimbal Show's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, Gimbal Show monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCSee | Gimbal Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icsee/id1130153523/reviews)** | [3.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimbal-show/id1637904264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **25.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 315 MB | 424 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) | [Shenzhen Element Chuangda Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629371878) |

## What reviewers say

### iCSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icsee/id1130153523)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Alarm Storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30 Day Alarm Storage | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and reliable
- 🔒 Good security features
- 📸 High-quality images
- 💡 Useful features like motion tracking
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow video playback and loading times
- 💰 Aggressive advertising and paywall for features
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with network changes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Gimbal Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gimbal-show/id1637904264)

Enhance your mobile photography with this app, offering real-time HD previews, 4K video, and intelligent face tracking for live broadcasts. It provides professional stabilizer settings and wireless remote control for a more dynamic shooting experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD preview, 4K video recording, Template-based shooting, Live broadcast face tracking, Professional stabilizer settings, Wireless remote control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCSee free?

iCSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gimbal Show free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCSee or Gimbal Show?

iCSee is rated higher. iCSee averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Gimbal Show averages 3.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do iCSee or Gimbal Show have ads?

iCSee shows ads; Gimbal Show does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCSee or Gimbal Show?

iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gimbal Show monthly. Most recently, iCSee was updated on November 7, 2026 and Gimbal Show on November 3, 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.*