SmartView Pro vs IP Camera Viewer

SmartView is a mobile monitoring client software that connects to video surveillance products over the network, meeting your requirements such as live view, cradle head control, video playback, alarm push, and cloud device management on the mobile phone.

Cam Hero is a state of the art CCTV & IP Camera viewer and recorder made to fall in love with! Discover all your cameras with a single tap, connect and start using - or pair any of your old phone or tablets to turn them into security cameras! Why Cam Hero? - Easy to use - Private and Secure - designed for total privacy - Works on your local network – No internet required - All your cameras in one place – one app for all your different camera brands - Connect plug-and-play USB cameras - Turn your iPhone, iPad and Mac built-in cameras into security & monitoring cameras Who is Cam Hero for? - Home & business owners with IP CCTV cameras looking to keep an eye on their premises - Parents who want to turn spare phone, tablet or USB cameras into reliable baby monitors - Pet lovers who want to use their spare phone, tablet or USB cameras to keep an eye on their furry friends - Privacy-conscious users who value local storage and no internet dependency Key Features: - Auto-discovery of ONVIF & RTSP cameras - Connect plug and play USB cameras - Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac camera for security monitoring - Unified viewer for all brands: Axis, Amcrest, Reolink, TP-Link, Tapo, Eufy, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Vivotek, Avigilon, Swann, Foscam, and more - Supports RTSP, MJPEG, HLS & more - Up to 4K resolution - Built-in gallery to organise your screenshots and recordings - Remote viewing - view all your cameras outside your local network using another device as a home hub - Smart on-device AI – Detects people, vehicles, pets - Smart notifications – Get alerts when events are detected - iCloud sync – Access your cameras and gallery across iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV - Record & screenshot your camera streams easily - Apple Silicon optimised – Beautiful native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV - Supports modern codecs – H.264, H.265, AV1, and more - Quick customer support Features in Detail - Privacy-First Architecture Cam Hero operates entirely on your local network—no servers, no cloud dependencies. Your camera streams remain private, ensuring complete control over your data. All recordings and events are stored only locally on your device. - On-Device AI Detection Leverage built-in AI to detect humans, vehicles, and pets directly on your device. This ensures quick, accurate alerts without compromising your privacy. - Remote viewing Cam Hero works beyond your local network. Use one Cam Hero instance (for instance running on you Apple TV or Mac) as a home hub connected to your local network. You can then open Cam Hero on any other device outside your local network (for instance, your iPhone on cellular) and view your camera feeds remotely. All camera streams are relayed by the home hub instance with a secure peer-to-peer connection between your devices. - Integrated Media Gallery with iCloud Capture and store screenshots or video recordings within Cam Hero's built-in gallery. Optionally, enable iCloud sync giving you easy access to your gallery anytime, anywhere, any device - Cross-Platform Support Cam Hero is optimised for iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple TV, providing a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. - Customizable Interface Tailor your viewing experience with features like video wall mode, customisable camera tiles, and patrol mode - Subscriptions & Pricing Cam Hero is free to download and offers a generous free tier to get started. Power user can unlock premium features with a single Premium plan available via In-App Purchases with monthly & yearly pricing. We also have a convenient one-time payment Lifetime purchase option At Cam Hero, we are tirelessly working on adding great, new features that you will love. If you have any feedback or need any support, we are always available for you! Privacy policy: https://www.camhero.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Customer support and feedback: https://www.camhero.app/support