# OutdoorElements vs ICVIEW PRO

The clearest difference is rating: ICVIEW PRO at 2.6 against OutdoorElements's 1.6. ICVIEW PRO also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). OutdoorElements's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ICVIEW PRO holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 60 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 14% positive.

OutdoorElements ships an update every 3 weeks, ICVIEW PRO every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OutdoorElements | ICVIEW PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoorelements/id1589941996/reviews) | **[2.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icview-pro/id1640612893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **13.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Elements](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820020665) | [ICRealtime LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371266663) |

## What reviewers say

### OutdoorElements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoorelements/id1589941996)

Control your louvered roof and other outdoor features remotely. Automate opening/closing based on time or weather, manage lighting, and share access with others. Download helpful information like warranty details.

**Highlights:** Remote louvered roof control, Automated scheduling (time/weather), Lighting control, Access sharing, Downloadable information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ICVIEW PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icview-pro/id1640612893)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OutdoorElements free?

OutdoorElements 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, OutdoorElements or ICVIEW PRO?

ICVIEW PRO is rated higher. OutdoorElements averages 1.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ICVIEW PRO averages 2.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do OutdoorElements or ICVIEW PRO have ads?

Neither OutdoorElements nor ICVIEW PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OutdoorElements or ICVIEW PRO?

OutdoorElements ships an update every 3 weeks, and ICVIEW PRO every 4 months. Most recently, OutdoorElements was updated on October 9, 2026 and ICVIEW PRO on October 9, 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.*