Comparison

CCTV Viewer vs Zima Client

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

Zima Client

Manage your ZimaOS from your mobile device. Monitor operations, execute applications, and review files remotely. Prioritizes data privacy and sovereignty for users.

Highlights
  • Remote ZimaOS management
  • Monitor operational status
  • Execute deployed applications
  • Review files
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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Welcome to the new realm of ZimaOS. Zima Client serves as the mobile management interface for ZimaOS, Whether monitoring operational status, executing deployed applications, or reviewing your files, all can be seamlessly accomplished from your mobile device. Data privacy and sovereignty are paramount to us. Should you have any inquiries, we invite you to share them at your convenience. We remain dedicated to continuously monitoring and refining these aspects. Feedback Email: feedback@zimaos.com

Screenshots

Zima Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zima Client at Free against CCTV Viewer's $2.99. Zima Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (197 vs 16). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Zima Client 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

Zima Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zima Client has 197 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 59% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, Zima Client every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CCTV Viewer versus Zima Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ViewerZima Client
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (16 ratings)4.8 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings16197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin MarshallIceWhale Technology Limited

Customer experience

CCTV Viewer

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

Zima Client

All ratings197 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral22.7%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Zima Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCTV Viewer free?
CCTV Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zima Client free?
Zima Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CCTV Viewer or Zima Client?
Zima Client is rated higher. CCTV Viewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Zima Client averages 4.8 from 197 ratings.
Do CCTV Viewer or Zima Client have ads?
Neither CCTV Viewer nor Zima Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Viewer or Zima Client?
CCTV Viewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zima Client every 2 weeks. Most recently, CCTV Viewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zima Client on October 14, 2026.

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