# iCSee vs MaxPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: iCSee at 4.1 against MaxPlayer's 3.4. iCSee also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). MaxPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 and MaxPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iCSee holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCSee has 2.7K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of iCSee's written reviews are positive against 38% of MaxPlayer'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, MaxPlayer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCSee | MaxPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icsee/id1130153523/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxplayer-iptv-m3u-player/id1660982028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 315 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) | [E Galactic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471514873) |

## 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


### MaxPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxplayer-iptv-m3u-player/id1660982028)

This app serves as a comprehensive IPTV player for iOS devices, supporting live TV, video on demand, series, and catch-up content. It offers a clean interface, robust search, and parental controls, allowing users to manage their viewing experience across multiple devices with their own content sources.

**Highlights:** IPTV, VOD, TV series, and Catch-up support, Clean user interface, Favorite channels and search, Scheduled EPG updates, Multi-device support, Parental control, M3U and Xtream Codes API compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCSee free?

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

### Is MaxPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCSee or MaxPlayer?

iCSee is rated higher. iCSee averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while MaxPlayer averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do iCSee or MaxPlayer have ads?

iCSee shows ads; MaxPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCSee or MaxPlayer?

iCSee ships an update every 2 weeks, and MaxPlayer every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCSee was updated on October 24, 2026 and MaxPlayer on October 24, 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.*