Comparison

GWCAMVIEW vs GWcloudview

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

Head to head
About

GWCAMVIEW

This surveillance software allows you to view live video streams, record and playback footage, and control PTZ cameras remotely. It supports push notifications for alerts and taking snapshots.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Video recording and playback
  • Remote video playback
  • Snapshots
  • PTZ control
  • Apple Push Notification service support
Features
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GWCAMVIEW is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots and PTZ control, etc.

About

GWcloudview

Features
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GWCloudView is a video preview software based on P2P technology, support access to a variety of types such as embedded IPC/NVR/DVR devices.Include equipment management, preview, video playback, and other main functions.

Screenshots

GWCAMVIEW3 screens
GWcloudview2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GWcloudview at monthly against GWCAMVIEW's every 5 months. GWcloudview also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GWCAMVIEW ships an update every 5 months, GWcloudview monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GWCAMVIEW versus GWcloudview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGWCAMVIEWGWcloudview
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (532 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings532 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGW Security IncShenzhen Ruision Technology Co.,Ltd

Bugs and requests

GWCAMVIEW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras randomly going offline
  • Playback skipping and freezing issues
  • Notification settings not working as expected
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mobile app with better UI and functionality
  • Remote access and control from any device
  • Advanced motion detection and alert settings
  • Seamless integration with smart home platforms

GWcloudview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GWCAMVIEW

No in-app purchases

None

GWcloudview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GWCAMVIEW free?
GWCAMVIEW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GWcloudview free?
GWcloudview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GWCAMVIEW or GWcloudview have ads?
Neither GWCAMVIEW nor GWcloudview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GWCAMVIEW or GWcloudview?
GWCAMVIEW ships an update every 5 months, and GWcloudview monthly. Most recently, GWCAMVIEW was updated on July 3, 2026 and GWcloudview on September 10, 2026.

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