Comparison

iCamViewer vs Qcam Link

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

Head to head
About

iCamViewer

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
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iCamViewer is an IP camera viewer mobile app for phone and tablet devices. The app allows users to view live video from network IP cameras, CCTV cameras (when used with a supported network video server), and some surveillance DVRs. Users can watch security cameras on the same local area network where their camera is located and also view remotely over the Internet when port forwarding is properly setup. CCTV Camera Pros developed this free IP cam application to support as many devices and cameras as possible. Below is a list of some of the manufacturers that are currently supported and there is a form in the app to request a new camera integration if your is not already listed. Current Supported Camera Manufacturers ============================== 7Links Abus ACTi Advance Agasio AirLive Apexis Asante AtHome Avtech Axis Bluestork Brickcom CCTV Camera Pros Cisco Compro D-Link DB Power EasyN Ebode Edimax Elro Foscam Geovision Heden Honeywell iCAMView Instar Intellinet Level One LinkPro LinksSys LogiLink Messoa Mobotix Nexxt Solutions Panasonic Piczel Promelit Secureye Smarthome Sony Speco StarDot Stip Electronics Storage Options Swann Sygonix Tenvis TP-Link TRENDnet TURBOX Vilar Vipcam Vivotek Vonnic Wanscam Wansview WatchBot X-10 Zavio ZyXEL Other App Features =============== - Pan Tilt Zoom control for PTZ cameras - Step by step user setup-guide - Request camera integration form - YouTube Surveillance Video Library from CCTV Camera Pros - Video Surveillance Blog from CCTV Camera Pros - Shop for Compatible Cameras in the App IMPORTANT SUPPORT INFORMATION ============================= CCTV Camera Pros offers free email and telephone technical support for this IP cam viewer app ONLY when the IP camera is purchased from us. Our security engineers will even help you configure your router and setup port forwarding for you. *If you did not purchase your IP camera from CCTV Camera Pros, we are unable to offer this level of support, but the app is still free to use and we will provide forum based and email based technical support. *We are NOT able to provide telephone support for cameras and DVRs not purchased from us. QUESTIONS ========= Questions, feedback, and requests can be directed to CCTV Camera Pros iCamViewer development team at iCamViewer@cctvcamerapros.net

About

Qcam Link

This app allows you to remotely view and manage your Qcam DVR, NVR, and IP cameras. You can add devices easily, view up to 16 channels simultaneously, play back recordings, and control camera PTZ functions.

Highlights
  • Add devices via QR code
  • Multi-channel viewing (up to 16)
  • Remote playback of recordings
  • Capture live video
  • Capture still images
  • PTZ camera control
Features
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Qcam Link for iPhone Qcam Link app supports the following features: 1. Allows for the adding of new devices by simply scanning a QR code with your smartphone or tablet. 2. Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 channels on the screen at the same time 3. Remotely playback of recordings from your DVR/NVR hard drive. 4. Capture video from the live view channels onto your iPhone for future playback. 5. Capture single or multiple still images and save them to your iPhone. 6. Remotely control the camera via PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom). The Qcam Link app supports the DVR, NVR, and IP Cameras from Qcam. Qcam Link app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR / NVR / IP Cam via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, note that this will consume mobile data and will contribute to your mobile data limit that your cellular plan has. Exceeding any plan limits may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, please visit http://qcam.com For assistance with this app, contact Qcam Tech Support: support@Qcam.com, or visit http://qcam.com/support.

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
Qcam Link1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against Qcam Link's 2.3. iCamViewer also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 20%) and ratings volume (35 vs 9). Qcam Link's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Qcam Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCamViewer versus Qcam Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerQcam Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings) — better2.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsAmcrest

Customer experience

iCamViewer

All ratings36 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative61.7%

Qcam Link

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

iCamViewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Qcam Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

Qcam Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qcam Link free?
Qcam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Qcam Link?
iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Qcam Link averages 2.3 from 9 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or Qcam Link have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor Qcam Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Qcam Link?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Qcam Link every 3 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Qcam Link on November 1, 2026.

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