Comparison

avseye vs IKOS

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

Head to head
About

avseye

Access and manage your IP cameras and DVRs remotely. Stream live video, take snapshots, record footage, and communicate via two-way audio. Easily add new devices using QR codes for a seamless P2P connection.

Highlights
  • Stream videos over Wi-Fi or 3G
  • View up to 16 live streams
  • Device management
  • Snapshot and record video
  • PTZ control
  • Two-way talk-back
  • QR code device addition
Features
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avseye is a P2P way to view IPC and DVR, Plug and Play from all over the world! Basic function introduction: 1. Stream Videos over WIFI or 3G 2. View up to 16 live video streams 3. Device management. 4. Snapshot and browse picture 5. Record and playback video 6. PTZ control 7. Landscape and Portrait orientation support 8. Two-way talk-back 9. Digital ZOOM 10. Using QRcode to add new device

About

IKOS

This application enables communication and control for specific devices, including making calls via integrated VoIP features. It offers a streamlined way to interact with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Device compatibility (K1S, K6)
  • Internal VoIP calling
  • Streamlined device interaction
Features
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IKOS App work with some devices like K1S, K6 etc. Also you can make call by the app with the internal VoIP features.

Screenshots

avseye3 screens
IKOS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: avseye at none against IKOS's 2. avseye also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). IKOS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (31% vs 14%). On price, rating, ads 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. IKOS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. avseye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for avseye against 3.6 for IKOS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IKOS has 129 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of avseye's written reviews are positive against 31% of IKOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

avseye ships an update every 16 months, IKOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
avseye versus IKOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteravseyeIKOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better3.6 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews31.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 陈Ming Da Tong Da Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

avseye

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral17.2%
Negative69.0%

IKOS

All ratings113 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral18.6%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral22.4%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

avseye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IKOS

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Device disconnects repeatedly at 100% charge
  • App doesn't work in background, missing calls
  • WiFi connection fails after iOS 18 update
  • Signal drops when making/receiving calls
  • Login and signup not working
Show 15 more
  • App freezes on mobile data connection
  • Contacts not displaying caller ID properly
  • Cannot use phone book to make calls
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues and disconnections
  • App crashes with newer iOS versions (iOS 13, 17, 18)
  • Hotspot internet disconnects after short period
  • 4G doesn't work, only shows SIM signal
  • WiFi sharing drains battery excessively
  • Notifications not received when app is closed
  • Screen rotation causes interface to disappear
  • Top menu buttons unresponsive on iPhone XS Max
  • Verification codes not working
  • USSD codes not functioning
  • App interface doesn't fit properly on screen
  • Bluetooth keeps disconnecting and reconnecting

Requested features

20 requests
  • Modern, iPhone-native UI design similar to Apple's native dialer
  • Dark mode option
  • Apple Watch support and notifications
  • VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support
  • Airplane mode feature
Show 15 more
  • Call recording functionality
  • SMS delivery reports
  • Contact groups and group messaging
  • Call transfer functionality
  • Reject call with SMS option
  • Caller ID privacy/blocking options
  • USSD command support
  • iOS 18+ default calling app support
  • Auto-OTP feature
  • Improved contact search and sorting
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Contact import/export features
  • Dual SIM data support (both SIM slots for internet)
  • Manual carrier selection in roaming
  • Keypad customization and accessibility improvements

In-app purchases

None

avseye

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IKOS

One-time2
  • 10 min voice call$0.99
  • 120 min voice call$7.99

Questions

Is avseye free?
avseye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IKOS free?
IKOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, avseye or IKOS?
avseye is rated higher. avseye averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IKOS averages 3.6 from 129 ratings.
Do avseye or IKOS have ads?
Neither avseye nor IKOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, avseye or IKOS?
avseye ships an update every 16 months, and IKOS every 2 months. Most recently, avseye was updated on October 20, 2026 and IKOS on October 21, 2026.

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