Comparison

iCSee Pro vs PPA CFTV

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

Head to head
About

iCSee Pro

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 for connected devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud login support
  • Real-time video frames
  • Remote video playback
  • Local recording and playback
  • Audio monitoring
  • Device password management
  • LAN device search
Features
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iCSee is a software about network monitoring,which can login by cloud or local wifi. Here is basic function: Support login with cloud technology Provide frames of real time Support remote video playback Local record and play Support snapshot and picture preview Support audio monitoring Support change device password Support search device in LAN manually

About

PPA CFTV

Monitor your PPA CFTV series 3 equipment cameras live from anywhere. Create an account to securely register your devices for easy access. Enjoy features like multi-camera viewing, PTZ control, two-way audio, and remote playback of recordings.

Highlights
  • Live camera monitoring
  • Remote recording playback
  • Up to 16 simultaneous cameras
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio
  • SD and HD viewing modes
  • Instant photo and video capture
Features
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PPA CFTV é o aplicativo para visualização e reprodução de imagens de equipamentos da série 3 da PPA! Através do aplicativo monitore suas câmeras ao vivo de onde quiser na palma de sua mão. O aplicativo permite o usuário criar uma conta para cadastro dos dispositivos e ter fácil acesso as suas câmeras de modo fácil e com muita segurança. O PPA CFTV ainda conta com diversas funcionalidades como: visualização de até 16 câmeras simultâneas, controle de câmera PTZ, áudio bi-direcional, reprodução de gravações, entre outras. Confira abaixo diversas funcionalidades do aplicativo: > Cadastro de conta para o usuário onde permite adicionar DVR e Câmeras em sua conta. > Visualização das imagens em tempo real. > Permite modo de visualização SD e HD. > Zoom digital. > Conexão por IP, Domínio e P2P. > Mosaico para visualizar: 1 câmera, 4 câmeras, 9 câmeras e 16 câmeras. > Função Foto: Salva uma foto instantânea da visualização no álbum de fotos do aplicativo. > Função Gravação: Faz uma gravação instantânea da visualização no álbum de vídeos do aplicativo. > Álbum de fotos e vídeos permite a visualização das imagens e compartilhamento através de Email, Whatsapp, entre outros. > Reprodução remota das gravações. > Controle PTZ para controle de movimento, zoom e foco de câmeras com estes recursos. > Acesso ao Menu OSD das câmeras PPA/Citrox através do botão Íris +. > Áudio Bi-direcional onde é possível ouvir e falar com equipamentos com estes recursos. > Notificações de alertas dos equipamentos diretamente no seu Smartphone. > Configuração remota das configurações dos equipamentos.

Screenshots

iCSee Pro4 screens
PPA CFTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PPA CFTV at none against iCSee Pro's shown. PPA CFTV also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). iCSee Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

iCSee Pro ships an update every 9 days, PPA CFTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCSee Pro versus PPA CFTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCSee ProPPA CFTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (92 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.Motoppar Industria e Comercio de Automatizadores Ltda

Customer experience

iCSee Pro

All ratings93 ratings
Positive25.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative63.4%
Written reviews351 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative74.4%

PPA CFTV

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Bugs and requests

iCSee Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unknown error codes preventing login
  • Inconsistent camera detection and connection
  • Recorded videos not accessible through app
  • Push notifications not working as expected
  • Sudden app crashes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple TV and older iOS devices
  • Improve video playback functionality
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement two-factor authentication
  • Allow local storage and viewing without cloud

PPA CFTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCSee Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PPA CFTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCSee Pro free?
iCSee Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPA CFTV free?
PPA CFTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCSee Pro or PPA CFTV have ads?
iCSee Pro shows ads; PPA CFTV does not.
Which is updated more often, iCSee Pro or PPA CFTV?
iCSee Pro ships an update every 9 days, and PPA CFTV every 2 months. Most recently, iCSee Pro was updated on November 13, 2026 and PPA CFTV on November 3, 2026.

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