Comparison

TecomView vs SoCatch Pro

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

Head to head
About

TecomView

Features
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TecomView is a simple and easy-to-operate cell phone surveillance system, that is designed to work with Tecom NVR, DVR, IPC and other surveillance cameras. -With the video preview feature of this app, you can remotely view real-time surveillance video anytime, anywhere. -With the video playback feature, you can conveniently view what happened in the past period. -Work with a surveillance camera,which supports AI, you can even search video records from many videos using a face photo. -With the alarm message service, you can receive the alarm information of the places you care about in the first place, to take timely measures to reduce your losses. -With the voice intercom feature, you can also communicate with the people where the camera is located. Key features: 1. Add a device quickly by scanning the device QRcode. 2. Watch HD videos in real time. (support 4/ 9 / 16 split window mode) 3. Historical video viewing,and take photos and video clips are in the app from live and recorded video. 4. Get instant alerts when motion or AI is detected, the system can notify users by sending an instant push notification. 5. You can also use security camera with two-way audio to talk in real-time and check on them to ensure sure everything is OK.

About

SoCatch Pro

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SoCatch Pro是專為 DVR 監控主機設計的遠端管理 App,透過 P2P 連線即可隨時隨地監看畫面、回放錄影,並完整操控您的監控系統。 即時預覽 多頻道即時影像串流,支援多種畫面分割佈局,隨時掌握現場動態。 錄影回放與備份 依時間與頻道搜尋錄影,支援快轉、倒轉、逐幀播放。可將錄影備份至手機,隨時存取。 PTZ 雲台控制 完整的水平旋轉、垂直俯仰、變焦、對焦、光圈控制,並可管理預設點位。 虛擬遙控器 內建 IR 遙控器與滑鼠觸控板,直接操作 DVR 主機選單,無需實體遙控器。 雙向語音 透過手機麥克風與現場即時對講。 事件查詢 查看 DVR 系統事件紀錄,支援依時間、頻道、事件類型篩選,涵蓋動態偵測、AI 人臉辨識、人形偵測、硬碟異常等 30 餘種事件。 硬碟健康監控 即時查看硬碟狀態、溫度、S.M.A.R.T. 資訊、容量與運作時數。 帳戶與權限管理 管理 DVR 使用者帳號與存取權限,支援多帳號設定。 裝置分享 透過 QR Code 快速分享裝置連線資訊,可設定完整控制或受限存取模式,並支援到期日管理。 韌體更新 直接透過 App 檢查並安裝 DVR 韌體更新。 頻道名稱編輯 自訂 DVR 頻道名稱,即時反映至 OSD 顯示。 串流診斷 即時顯示 FPS、接收幀數、解碼幀數、丟棄幀數等串流統計資訊。 推播通知 接收 DVR 即時事件警報,不錯過任何異常狀況。 多語言支援 支援繁體中文、英文、日文、韓文介面。

Screenshots

TecomView4 screens
SoCatch Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoCatch Pro at every 6 days against TecomView's every 13 months. TecomView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

TecomView ships an update every 13 months, SoCatch Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TecomView versus SoCatch Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecomViewSoCatch Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECOM CO., LTD.Jesse Stone

In-app purchases

None

TecomView

No in-app purchases

None

SoCatch Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TecomView free?
TecomView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoCatch Pro free?
SoCatch Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TecomView or SoCatch Pro have ads?
Neither TecomView nor SoCatch Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TecomView or SoCatch Pro?
TecomView ships an update every 13 months, and SoCatch Pro every 6 days. Most recently, TecomView was updated on September 10, 2026 and SoCatch Pro on September 24, 2026.

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