# iCamViewer vs TRENDnet IPView

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against TRENDnet IPView's 2.1. iCamViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (28% vs 12%). TRENDnet IPView's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnet IPView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 12% of TRENDnet IPView's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, TRENDnet IPView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | TRENDnet IPView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [2.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) |

## What reviewers say

### iCamViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891)

View live video streams from various IP cameras, CCTV cameras, and some DVRs on your phone or tablet. Access your security cameras locally or remotely over the internet. Supports a wide range of manufacturers with options to request new integrations.

**Highlights:** Live IP camera viewing, CCTV camera support, Remote internet viewing, PTZ camera control, Request camera integration, Setup guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works reliably
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Secure access to cameras
- 💡 Supports many camera models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires detailed camera configuration
- 👎 Limited features (no PTZ, audio, etc.)
- 🕰️ Slow loading and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Deletes saved camera configurations after updates
- Unable to delete or edit camera settings
- Incompatible with certain camera models
- Crashes on launch or when connecting to cameras

**Requested features**

- Support for more camera brands and models
- Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Add PTZ and audio controls
- Improve app stability and performance


### TRENDnet IPView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnet-ipview/id1001419065)

View live video streams from TRENDnet network cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering a thumbnail view of all connected devices and a full-screen live feed. You can digitally zoom, pan and tilt compatible cameras, take snapshots, and listen to audio.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail and full-screen views, Digital zoom, PTZ camera control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally pleased with functionality
- 👍 Works great for NVR
- 👍 Quick setup for NVR
- 👍 Good viewer for Trendnet IP cameras
- 👍 Simple, powerful, reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Very limited control
- 🐛 Cannot get some cameras working
- 🐛 Cannot view recorded video
- 🐛 Crashes when taking pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Long press to edit camera info not evident
- App will not turn on/off night vision
- No pan, tilt, or zoom control
- App not able to reconnect when not on home network
- Only shows snapshot, does not stream

**Requested features**

- Sorting added cameras
- Description for full version
- FTP or OneDrive support
- HTML5, Chrome or Edge support for browser interfaces
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is TRENDnet IPView free?

TRENDnet IPView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or TRENDnet IPView?

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while TRENDnet IPView averages 2.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or TRENDnet IPView have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor TRENDnet IPView shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or TRENDnet IPView?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and TRENDnet IPView every 2 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and TRENDnet IPView on September 19, 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.*