# iCamViewer vs mCamView2

The clearest difference is rating: mCamView2 at 5.0 against iCamViewer's 3.1. mCamView2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). iCamViewer's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

mCamView2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of mCamView2's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, mCamView2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | mCamView2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcamview2/id1111502571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [Tzu-Lung Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/623730215) |

## 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


### mCamView2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcamview2/id1111502571)

View live video from plug-and-play IP cameras on your mobile devices. Access recorded footage remotely and control camera functions like pan and tilt. Receive event logs and temperature monitoring alerts.

**Highlights:** Live IP camera viewing, On-screen pan/tilt control, Remote SD Card/NAS/Dropbox playback, Time Lapse video playback, Event log and push notifications, Temperature monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is mCamView2 free?

mCamView2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or mCamView2?

mCamView2 is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while mCamView2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or mCamView2 have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor mCamView2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or mCamView2?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and mCamView2 every 5 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and mCamView2 on September 21, 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.*
