Comparison

Paxton Connect vs ICVIEW PRO

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

Head to head
About

Paxton Connect

Manage access control for your Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Quickly switch between sites and perform administrative tasks like user management and event monitoring. Ideal for administrators needing on-the-go system access.

Highlights
  • Remote system login
  • Multi-site switching
  • User creation and administration
  • Live event monitoring and filtering
  • Report generation
  • Muster control
Features
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Log into your Net2 or Paxton10 system from anywhere in the world using your smartphone or tablet. Switch between multiple sites quickly and easily with simple biometric identification. All key system features can be accessed from the Paxton Connect app. Administrators can view and edit features for which they have been granted prior permission. Paxton systems currently supported Net2 Pro Log into your Net2 system and access: • User creation and administration • Token enrolment • Live events and filtering • Reports (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online and offline muster control • Open door Net2 Pro v6.00 or above is required. For full system administration, the Net2 desktop software is required. Paxton10 Log into your Paxton10 system and access: • User creation and administration • Live events and filtering • Reports • Buildings and devices (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online muster control • Control device For full system administration, a desktop computer running the Chrome web browser should be used.

About

ICVIEW PRO

Access and manage your IC Realtime security camera systems remotely. This app offers a redesigned interface for intuitive control, live video streaming, and advanced features like PTZ camera control and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • PTZ camera control
  • Username/password authentication
  • Snapshot capture
  • Multi-window view
  • Live audio streaming
  • Bidirectional talk
Features
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IC Realtime's newest iteration of the ICVIEW app. Redesigned interface for ease of use along with new functions and performance enhancements. View and control your IC Realtime camera systems directly from your phone while on the go. Backward compatibility with legacy devices may have varying results. Features - Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices! - Stream live video directly from your security devices (not through 3rd party servers) - Remain secured with username/password authentication - Full control of PTZ cameras - Take snapshots - Support of ICRealtime’s full range of offerings - Support multi-window view - Support live audio - Support bidirectional talk - Support favorites - Support remote playback - Support push alarm - And much, much more!

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens
ICVIEW PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paxton Connect at 4.5 against ICVIEW PRO's 2.6. Paxton Connect also leads on ratings volume (822 vs 63). ICVIEW PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paxton Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Connect has 822 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, ICVIEW PRO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paxton Connect versus ICVIEW PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectICVIEW PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (822 ratings) — better2.6 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews13.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings822 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB497 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdICRealtime LLC

Customer experience

Paxton Connect

All ratings795 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral31.8%
Negative54.5%

ICVIEW PRO

All ratings63 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative75.9%

Bugs and requests

Paxton Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Continuous log-out issues
  • Inability to view cameras and recordings
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote login and control features
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More advanced reporting and analytics

ICVIEW PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

ICVIEW PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICVIEW PRO free?
ICVIEW PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paxton Connect or ICVIEW PRO?
Paxton Connect is rated higher. Paxton Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while ICVIEW PRO averages 2.6 from 63 ratings.
Do Paxton Connect or ICVIEW PRO have ads?
Neither Paxton Connect nor ICVIEW PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or ICVIEW PRO?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and ICVIEW PRO every 5 months. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and ICVIEW PRO on October 25, 2026.

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