# CCTV Viewer vs Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Viewer at 60% against Browser's 3%. CCTV Viewer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (50 vs 16). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CCTV Viewer costs $2.99 and Browser $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CCTV Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CCTV Viewer's written reviews are positive against 3% of Browser's.

CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCTV Viewer | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-viewer/id1450658761/reviews)** | [1.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 3.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 38 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/544647717) | [Phil Trevor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661462358) |

## What reviewers say

### CCTV Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-viewer/id1450658761)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859)

Search the web directly from your phone and get results displayed on your TV. Access links, photos, articles, movies, and definitions seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Web search on phone, Display results on TV, Get links, photos, articles, Find movies and definitions, Includes tvOS app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Works well on TV
- 🤩 Connects smoothly to phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage
- 🚫 Scam
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Not a real web browser
- 🚫 Just a screen mirroring app

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work as advertised
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CCTV Viewer free?

CCTV Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Browser free?

Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CCTV Viewer or Browser?

CCTV Viewer is rated higher. CCTV Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Browser averages 1.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do CCTV Viewer or Browser have ads?

Browser shows ads; CCTV Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CCTV Viewer or Browser?

CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Browser every 10 days. Most recently, CCTV Viewer was updated on July 14, 2026 and Browser on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*