# Amcrest View Pro 2 vs iDogCam View

The clearest difference is rating: iDogCam View at 4.2 against Amcrest View Pro 2's 2.1. iDogCam View also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Amcrest View Pro 2's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

iDogCam View holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro 2 has 107 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amcrest View Pro 2 ships an update every 8 months, iDogCam View fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amcrest View Pro 2 | iDogCam View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idogcam-view/id1673772320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 231 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) | [Ben Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142125927) |

## What reviewers say

### Amcrest View Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166)

Monitor your Amcrest IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs remotely. This application allows you to view live feeds from your security devices directly on your iOS device, providing peace of mind and enhanced home security.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Remote access, Monitor IP cameras, Monitor DVRs, Monitor NVRs, Home security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easier to use interface
- 🚀 Improved camera adding process
- 👍 Better than previous version
- 👍 New look is appreciated
- 👍 Works well with GPU option enabled

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is unreliable and buggy
- 🐛 Playback is terrible (stalling, skipping)
- 🐛 Live view and playback are separate
- 🐛 iPad app doesn't fill screen

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications stopped working
- Playback stalling, skipping, jumping to beginning
- App closes current camera or exits full screen
- Event notifications not provided
- Motion sensor enabled but push notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Add screen lock feature
- Add PTZ set point feature
- Add cloud storage access
- Add ability to show events and jump to them
- Add GPU option for iOS app


### iDogCam View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idogcam-view/id1673772320)

This application allows facility owners and managers to remotely access live and recorded video feeds from their iDogCam security systems. It supports live viewing, camera control for PTZ-enabled devices, and saving or sharing captured footage. The app facilitates easy setup and management of multiple camera servers.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, PTZ camera control, Save and share images, Easy network setup, Manage multiple servers, View recorded footage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amcrest View Pro 2 free?

Amcrest View Pro 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iDogCam View free?

iDogCam View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amcrest View Pro 2 or iDogCam View?

iDogCam View is rated higher. Amcrest View Pro 2 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while iDogCam View averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Amcrest View Pro 2 or iDogCam View have ads?

Neither Amcrest View Pro 2 nor iDogCam View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amcrest View Pro 2 or iDogCam View?

Amcrest View Pro 2 ships an update every 8 months, and iDogCam View fortnightly. Most recently, Amcrest View Pro 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and iDogCam View on October 24, 2026.

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