GWCAMVIEW vs SmartCam View
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.
SmartCam View
Access and manage your home security cameras remotely from your mobile device. View live streams, review recordings, and receive instant alerts for motion or sound.
- Remote live streaming
- Multi-camera management
- Motion and sound alerts
- Two-way audio communication
- PTZ camera control
- Local video storage
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SmartCam View App offers easy viewing on your mobile devices for home security. Key features of SmartCam View: 1. User-friendly interface to view and operate on your mobile devices. 2. Supports to add multiple cameras in minutes and easy management. 3. Multi-channel viewing at the same time on mobile devices. 4. Remotely access for live streaming via internet anytime and anywhere. 5. Convenient local access to view captured images and recorded videos. 6. Supports two-way audio to hear and talk back to anyone you want. 7. Get instant push notification when motion or sound detection is triggered. 8. Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely on your mobile devices. 9. Supports 360-degree panorama and easy rotation control for PTZ cameras. 10. Store captured images and recorded videos safely and view from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartCam View at 4.6 against GWCAMVIEW's 3.3. SmartCam View also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 48%). GWCAMVIEW's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 73). 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.
SmartCam View holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GWCAMVIEW has 537 ratings behind it against 73, 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 63% of SmartCam View's.
GWCAMVIEW ships an update every 5 months, SmartCam View every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GWCAMVIEW | SmartCam View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (537 ratings) | 4.6 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 537 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GW Security Inc | 大均 杨 |
Customer experience
GWCAMVIEW
SmartCam View
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
SmartCam View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GWCAMVIEW
No in-app purchases
SmartCam View
No in-app purchases
