Comparison

CCTV Viewer vs UGREEN NAS

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

Head to head
About

CCTV Viewer

Stream live feeds from your CCTV cameras directly to your device. Easily add camera names and stream URLs for a tiled view of your security system. Supports various camera brands and streaming protocols.

Highlights
  • Tiled camera view
  • RTSP and MJPG stream support
  • UniFi Protect, SWANN, Hikvision integration
  • Swipe between full-screen cameras
  • Toggle mute and adjust audio defaults
  • Optional full-screen camera cycling
  • Web-based setup option
Features
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*** Be advised there is also a CCTV Viewer App for the Apple TV which you can download for FREE once you own this app *** After recently upgrading our CCTV System we realised there wasn't any simple to set up and easy use streaming Apps. So we set about creating one, let me introduce CCTV Viewer. You simply add your Camera names and the stream URLs (be it RTSP or MJPG etc.) and they are presented in a tiled view. Features: * Supports MDM * UniFi Protect, UniFi Video, SWANN and Hikvision Integration * Support for changing camera numbers up to 16 per Group * Supports RTSP Authentication (can be set up by GUI or Web Server) * Swipe between camera's once in full screen mode with continuous scrolling (When you get to the last camera it will load first camera again) * Toggle mute on / off when in full screen by clicking on remote touch pad or shaking the remote. * Added option to leave camera muted by default when opening full screen (toggle mute above still works) * Turn camera labels off and remove some of the padding (making the Thumbnails bigger) * Optional full screen camera cycling at various timed intervals up to 30 seconds, and ability to use Play/Pause to hold on a certain camera then resume cycling. * When at the thumbnail screen, shake the remote to force a reload of all camera streams, useful if one camera locks up or you restart your NVR etc. On first run you choose the number of cameras you want to configure (this can easily be changed in settings later). You will then get a screen showing your camera thumbnails and have the option to see them with or without padding around them for dense camera views. From here you can select to go full screen, when viewing a camera full screen if it supports audio then the audio for that camera will be enabled by default (this can be changed in settings). You can also toggle sound on and off when in full screen mode by clicking anywhere on the screen, or shaking the remote. The audio is muted again once you go back to the main camera live view screen using the menu button. You can swipe left and right to scroll through the cameras when in full screen mode, swipe up or hit back to return to thumbnail screen. It will skip over any camera's without a Stream URL configured, so if you only have 5 camera's it won't include the blank screen when scrolling. It has been tested with various manufacturers CCTV Systems and WebCams that can do RTSP/M3U8 streaming and performed well with them all. Setup is a breeze, you can either enter the Camera Names and URL's within the setup screen using the Apple TV (and/or text entry options on your iPhone). However we found this a little cumbersome, so once you have opened the settings screen at the top will be a URL that you can visit and change the settings using a browser on the device of your choice (This device will need to be on the same network as your Apple TV). To get back to this Stream Settings screen and re enable the web setup, simply long press on any camera thumbnail. As a side note this doesn't just work for CCTV you can also put in public IPTV stream URL's and watch those as well. We welcome feedback (good/bad) on ways to improve the application and any features you think we should look to add. In the unlikely event you have any problems with the app please contact us via the support URL on the AppStore or via social media (Twitter: @PlasmaSoftUK / Facebook: PlasmaSoft). We guarantee you will get a quick and personal response to any suggestions and problems. Note: Older iPads may struggle with multiple high definition streams if you have more than 9 cameras selected. If you have issues with the app randomly crashing please try lower resolution streams. Acknowledgements: The video player portion of our app is based on VLCKit , so any stream / camera URL that VLC can display should be usable within our app. CCTV Icon Design vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com

About

UGREEN NAS

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

Highlights
  • User and access permission management
  • Hardware and network configuration
  • Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
  • Intelligent file filtering and sharing
  • Photo and video album creation
  • Automated media library poster walls
  • Integrated virus scanning
Features
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.

Screenshots

UGREEN NAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UGREEN NAS at Free against CCTV Viewer's $2.99. UGREEN NAS also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (300 vs 16). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UGREEN NAS is free to download; CCTV Viewer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UGREEN NAS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UGREEN NAS has 300 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of CCTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 54% of UGREEN NAS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, UGREEN NAS monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CCTV Viewer versus UGREEN NAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ViewerUGREEN NAS
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (16 ratings)4.1 (300 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16300 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB724 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Marshall深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

CCTV Viewer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

UGREEN NAS

All ratings300 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral20.2%
Negative25.8%

Bugs and requests

CCTV Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UGREEN NAS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when uploading large files
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Remote access not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
  • Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
  • Ability to edit metadata for media files
  • Integration with Files app for seamless storage
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media playback performance

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCTV Viewer free?
CCTV Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CCTV Viewer or UGREEN NAS?
UGREEN NAS is rated higher. CCTV Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 from 300 ratings.
Do CCTV Viewer or UGREEN NAS have ads?
Neither CCTV Viewer nor UGREEN NAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Viewer or UGREEN NAS?
CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and UGREEN NAS monthly. Most recently, CCTV Viewer was updated on July 14, 2026 and UGREEN NAS on September 28, 2026.

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