Comparison

Amcrest View Pro 2 vs The Bazaar Maps

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

Head to head
About

Amcrest View Pro 2

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
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The Amcrest View Pro 2 app was specifically designed for our Amcrest IP Cameras, HDCVI DVRs, and NVRs. Watch your cameras live using your iOS device! As a leader in the home security space, Amcrest offers products to help you and your loved ones feel safe, no matter where you are. With the Amcrest View Pro 2 app, it's simple to check in on what you care about, from anywhere.

About

The Bazaar Maps

Features
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Introducing The Bazaar Maps that seamlessly connects customers with local businesses, offering real-time access to exclusive deals, specials, and updates. Users can easily search for businesses by category or location and receive notifications for new offers or discounts. Businesses can update their profiles with the latest promotions and events, ensuring customers never miss a deal. The app emphasizes direct communication between customers and businesses, making it easy to inquire about offers or book services. With a user-friendly interface, customers can browse reviews, check ratings, and stay informed on the latest business news. This app is designed to keep both businesses and customers engaged and up-to-date with the best local deals.

Screenshots

Amcrest View Pro 24 screens
The Bazaar Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bazaar Maps at fortnightly against Amcrest View Pro 2's every 8 months. Amcrest View Pro 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amcrest View Pro 2 ships an update every 8 months, The Bazaar Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amcrest View Pro 2 versus The Bazaar Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmcrest View Pro 2The Bazaar Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmcrestAmel Soro

Bugs and requests

Amcrest View Pro 2

Reported bugs

50 issues
  • 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
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  • App will not let user view cameras
  • App keeps timing out when viewing live feed or recordings
  • App won't add camera, says Device SN doesn't exist
  • Cameras seldom connect
  • Continually time-out
  • NVR fails to log cameras in quick view
  • Recording scheduling portion is unintuitive
  • General interface is outdated
  • Audio is unintelligible
  • Intercom mode crashes camera firmware
  • Message in Chinese
  • Cannot find IP address of camera
  • QR code scan failure
  • App doesn't allow remote access
  • Event recording doesn't work
  • Login timeout when not on local Wi-Fi
  • Home screen shows incorrect camera image
  • Maximum connections exceeded error
  • Dual 4K resolution cropped on iPhone 16
  • App doesn't work on M1 Mac
  • App doesn't work with iPhone
  • App doesn't recognize all Amcrest cameras
  • App doesn't accept P2P Amcrest camera with serial starting with Z
  • No P2P Gateway import feature
  • Motion detector playback does not work
  • Smart motion detection (human/vehicle) not working
  • Events don't show up on iPhone event list unless push notification is clicked
  • Unable to add NVR via P2P on iOS version
  • App doesn't load cameras after closing and reopening
  • App constantly crashes
  • App doesn't fill iPad screen
  • Turning device sideways resizes image weirdly
  • Notifications not working
  • App crashes with 4K cameras without GPU option
  • App doesn't connect to streams
  • App is unstable and has numerous bugs/errors
  • App is worse than the first version
  • App requires too many taps for simple tasks
  • App doesn't support self-search for Amcrest cameras
  • App fails to connect to camera
  • App renders camera system unusable
  • No live view or playback after update
  • App is primitive
  • App is a mess
  • Old app is better

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Add P2P Gateway import feature
  • Allow user choice for password change
  • Improve Mac OSX support
  • Fix dual 4K resolution cropping on iPhone 16
  • Improve iPad app scaling
  • Add timeline under live view for easier playback
  • Fix messages appearing in Chinese

The Bazaar Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amcrest View Pro 2

No in-app purchases

None

The Bazaar Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amcrest View Pro 2 free?
Amcrest View Pro 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Bazaar Maps free?
The Bazaar Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amcrest View Pro 2 or The Bazaar Maps have ads?
Neither Amcrest View Pro 2 nor The Bazaar Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amcrest View Pro 2 or The Bazaar Maps?
Amcrest View Pro 2 ships an update every 8 months, and The Bazaar Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Amcrest View Pro 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Bazaar Maps on October 28, 2026.

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