iCSee Pro vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cloud login support
- Real-time video frames
- Remote video playback
- Local recording and playback
- Audio monitoring
- Device password management
- LAN device search
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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
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VMS at none against iCSee Pro's shown. VMS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). iCSee Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iCSee Pro ships an update every 9 days, VMS every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | iCSee Pro | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 306 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD. | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
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
VMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCSee Pro
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
