CCTV Connect vs Loocam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCTV Connect
Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.
- Smart alerts with object detection
- Smart search by date and object
- Live camera feed viewing
- Secure offsite cloud storage
- Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
- Motion detection alerts
- Video download and sharing
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html
Loocam
Access live video streams and recorded footage from your security cameras remotely. Control PTZ functions and capture snapshots directly from your iPhone. Stay connected to your surveillance system via WiFi or cellular networks.
- Live video streaming
- View recorded footage
- Remote DVR/NVR/IPC access
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
- Record video and snapshots
- WiFi and cellular connectivity
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See what your cameras see with Loocam's App "Loocam" for iPhone. View recorded video and stream live footage whenever you are connected to WiFi or cellular networks (LTE/4G/3G) and while your DVR,NVR or IPC is connected to the Internet. Record video and snapshots to your iPhone.Control Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) functions from the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CCTV Connect at 4.9 against Loocam's 4.4. CCTV Connect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Loocam's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 47) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loocam has 267 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 65% of Loocam's.
CCTV Connect ships an update monthly, Loocam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Connect | Loocam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 4.4 (267 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 65.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | Loocam |
Customer experience
CCTV Connect
Loocam
Bugs and requests
CCTV Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Loocam
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Cameras not detected
- Inability to view recordings
- Frequent disconnections
Requested features
4 requests- Full screen camera view
- Improved playback functionality
- Faster connection speeds
- More reliable connectivity
In-app purchases
CCTV Connect
No in-app purchases
Loocam
No in-app purchases
