GWCAMVIEW vs SureVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live video streaming
- Video recording and playback
- Remote video playback
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
- Apple Push Notification service support
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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.
SureVision
Access and monitor SureVision Network Video Recorders and IP cameras remotely. View live feeds from up to 16 cameras, search recorded footage, control PTZ cameras, and receive motion detection alerts.
- View live video from up to 16 cameras
- Search and playback recorded video
- Control Pan Tilt Zoom cameras
- Listen to live audio
- Create favorite camera groups
- Take video snapshots
- Receive motion detection alerts
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This application will enable the user to access SureVision Network Video Recorders, and IP cameras from your iPhone or iPad. Watch your cameras LIVE from anywhere, anytime, and any place. This application will allow you to: 1. View live video of one or up to 16 cameras. You can also monitor multiple NVRs or IP cameras at the same time. 2. Search and playback recorded video from your iPhone or iPad. 3. Control your Pan Tilt Zoom Security Cameras easily from your iPhone or iPad. 4. Listen to live audio (on cameras with a microphone) 5. Create favorite groups of your most important cameras for easy viewing and easily swipe between groups of cameras. 6. Take snapshots of pertinent video and save directly to your iPhone or iPad. 7. Built in manual in the "help" section of the software. 8. Alarm Notifications can alert you when motion is detected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GWCAMVIEW at 48% against SureVision's 13%. GWCAMVIEW also leads on ratings volume (532 vs 11) and rating (3.3 vs 3.1). SureVision's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GWCAMVIEW holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GWCAMVIEW has 532 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of GWCAMVIEW's written reviews are positive against 13% of SureVision's.
GWCAMVIEW ships an update every 5 months, SureVision every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GWCAMVIEW | SureVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (532 ratings) — better | 3.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 532 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GW Security Inc | CCTV Security Pros |
Customer experience
GWCAMVIEW
SureVision
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
SureVision
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GWCAMVIEW
No in-app purchases
SureVision
No in-app purchases
