Comparison

CCTV Connect vs Rill Camera

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Rill Camera

Features
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The use of cryptography makes the Rill Camera app safe and secure. The Rill Camera app uses two-key encryption technology (public and private keys). Only you have access to the private key that encrypts your Rill Camera video data. This makes your data secure and accessible only to you. Not even we can see your camera! Basic Features: • Zero-knowledge (video feed and data are encrypted, no data collection) • Sound and motion detection • Live view mode • Real-time device control • Event notifications • Two-way talk • Light mode in the dark • Switch between front and back cameras • Device status update Main scenarios: • Home security camera • Baby camera • Pet camera • Travel camera • Health camera • Vacation camera Download now for free! We store the following data in encrypted form: • Recordings (Rill Camera video data) • Communication between the Rill Camera app and the Rill Recorder app (live view, information requests, etc) NOTE: The private encryption key is stored on your device and only you can get access to the key. We keep unencrypted: • Email address We don't collect any personal data except email. If you don't want to share your email address, please use the ”Hide Email Address” feature in the Apple Sign-In. To get started, you need two devices. The first one is the primary device, where you receive notifications, watch the live view, and control the second device. The second device is for the Rill Recorder app (it is free). Pair devices with the instructions in the apps. Launch the Rill Recorder app and place the second device in a convenient place as a home security camera. By using this application, you agree to Rill Camera's terms of use (https://www.rill-camera.com/terms-of-use). Please see our privacy policy (https://www.rill-camera.com/privacy-policy).

Screenshots

CCTV Connect4 screens
Rill Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCTV Connect at none against Rill Camera's 1. Rill Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Rill Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. CCTV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Rill Camera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CCTV Connect versus Rill Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ConnectRill Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVideoloft LtdRill Camera, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rill Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is CCTV Connect free?
CCTV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rill Camera free?
Rill Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CCTV Connect or Rill Camera have ads?
Neither CCTV Connect nor Rill Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Connect or Rill Camera?
CCTV Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rill Camera every 9 days. Most recently, CCTV Connect was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rill Camera on September 18, 2026.

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