# iCamViewer vs DSS Mobile

iCamViewer and DSS Mobile both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DSS Mobile's. iCamViewer also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 6). DSS Mobile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for iCamViewer against 3.2 for DSS Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DSS Mobile's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, DSS Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | DSS Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews) | **[3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dss-mobile/id1085388656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [水鑫 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271699085) |

## 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


### DSS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dss-mobile/id1085388656)

This mobile surveillance application connects to a security platform for field operations. It provides real-time video previews, playback, and control of various camera types, along with E-map management.

**Highlights:** Real-time video preview, Playback and PTZ control, E-map management, Multi-point touch and gesture recognition, IP camera, Speed dome, DVR, and NVR support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is DSS Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or DSS Mobile?

DSS Mobile is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while DSS Mobile averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or DSS Mobile have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor DSS Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or DSS Mobile?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and DSS Mobile monthly. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and DSS Mobile on October 24, 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.*