SunView vs IKEv2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunView
This app allows remote monitoring of Sunell devices, supporting advanced camera features like panoramic and thermal imaging. It provides real-time alerts for thermal anomalies and IP camera events, with quick access to recordings.
- Remote device monitoring
- Advanced camera features (panoramic, fisheye, thermal)
- Thermal anomaly alarms
- IP camera event notifications
- NVR/DVR alarm push notifications
- H.264 & H.265 decoding
- Multi-channel live and playback preview
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Seamlessly integrates with the full range of Sunell devices for remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. Supports advanced camera features, including panoramic, fisheye, and thermal imaging. Enables thermal anomaly alarms, IP camera IVS event notifications, and smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications with quick access to recordings and play. The key features of SunView Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265 *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 4 channel. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Management of the device alarm infos. *Support for 19 languages if you want to switch. *More and more functions you can find when in use.
IKEv2
This application serves as a client for the IKEv2 VPN protocol, integrating with StrongSwan servers. It allows users to connect to their own self-hosted servers or utilize a selection of free public servers without requiring subscriptions or personal information.
- IKEv2 VPN protocol
- StrongSwan integration
- Connect to self-hosted servers
- EAP-MSCHAPv2 authentication
- Free public VPN servers
- Easy connection setup
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IKEv2 VPN Client Powered by StrongSwan Our app utilizes the robust IKEv2 protocol and is built to integrate seamlessly with StrongSwan VPN servers. Connect to Your Own Server: You can easily connect to your self-hosted StrongSwan server. All you require is the proper configuration on your server, utilizing EAP-MSCHAPv2 for authentication. How to Connect: Simply tap "Add VPN Connection," then enter your server name/IP address, username, and password. Our app will handle the rest of the setup and establish the secure connection. Free Public Servers Included We've added a selection of free-to-use VPN servers. No subscription or personal information is required. Just go to "Add VPN Connection," select the server list option, choose your preferred server, and connect instantly. Partner With Us Do you operate a StrongSwan server and wish to make it available for public use? We can add your server to our free list! Get in touch with us to discuss contributing. Access More with Brooog VPN Our premium VPN service is available through our dedicated application, Brooog Pro. like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Brooog.Limited Follow us on Instagram : https://instagram.com/Brooog_LTD Connect with us on Telegram : https://0a0.uk/tg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IKEv2 at 84% against SunView's 9%. IKEv2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). SunView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
IKEv2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IKEv2 has 129 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of SunView's written reviews are positive against 84% of IKEv2's.
SunView ships an update every 2 months, IKEv2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunView | IKEv2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunell Technology Corporation | Brooog LTD |
Customer experience
SunView
IKEv2
In-app purchases
SunView
No in-app purchases
IKEv2
No in-app purchases
