Comparison

iCamViewer vs Axis IP Camera Viewer

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

Axis IP Camera Viewer

Connect to and monitor your Axis IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control camera movement, and record video or take snapshots with ease. Supports secure connections and offers battery optimization for extended use.

Highlights
  • View H.264, Mpeg4, Jpeg, Mjpeg cameras
  • Hand and optical zooming
  • Remote video recording and snapshots
  • PTZ camera control and presets
  • HTTPS/SSL secure connection
  • Battery optimized viewing
  • Selectable video scaling
Features
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!!! NOTICE: We are a third party developers team who developed this application to view Axis IP cameras. We do not sell or distribute any of Axis products.. Keep a close eye on what's happening in your home or office. Let you connect to your Axis IP cameras, monitor them (view, control, record remotely). Main features: - Viewing H.264 (hardware accelerated), Mpeg4, Jpeg or Mjpeg cameras. - Hand zooming or Optical zooming (for supported cameras). - Easy to record video or take snapshot with several taps. - Pan, tilt or move to predefined presets (for PTZ cameras). - Support HTTPS/SSL (secure connection). - Battery optimized for long viewing time, especially when viewing multiple cameras at once. - Selectable video scaling mode that fits your device's screen. - Very easy to use interface. Supported models: - 200+ - 205 - 206[M/W] - 207[M/W] - 208/209 - 2100 - 210[A] - 2110 - 211[A/M/W] - 212 PTZ[-V] - 2120 - 213 PTZ - 2130 PTZ/R - 214 PTZ - 215 PTZ - 216 M/FD - 221 - 223M/FD - 231D - 233D - 2400 Video Server - 2401 Video Server - 240Q Video Server - 241Q/S Video Server - 2420 - 243Q/SA Video Server - A8004-VE - F34 Surveillance System - F41 Main Unit - F44 Main Unit - M10 - M1004-W - M1010 - M1011-W - M1013 - M1014 - M1025 - M1030 - M1031-W - M1033-W - M1034-W - M1054 - M1065-LW - M1101 - M1103 - M1104 - M1113-E - M1114-E - M1124-E - M1125-E - M1144-L - M1145-L - M2014-E - M2025-LE - M3004-V - M3005-V - M3006-V - M3007-PV - M3011 - M3014 - M3024-LVE - M3025-VE - M3026-VE - M3027-LVE - M3044-V - M3045-W/V - M3046-V - M3104-LVE - M3113-R/VE - M3114-R/VE - M3203-V - M3204-V - M5013-V - M5014 - M7001 - M7010 - M7011 - M7014 - M7016 - M7104 - P12 - P1204 - P1214-E - P1224-E - P1234-E - P1311 - P1343-E - P1344-E - P1346-E - P1347-E - P1353-E - P1354-E - P1355-E - P1357-E - P1364-E - P1365-E - P1405-E/LE - P1424-E/LE - P1425-E/LE - P1427-E/LE - P1428-E - P1435-E/LE - P3214-V/VE - P3215-V/VE - P3225-LVE - P3301-V - P3304-V - P3343-V/VE - P3344-V/VE - P3346-V/VE - P3353 - P3354 - P3363-V/VE - P3364-V/VE - P3365-V/VE - P3367-V/VE - P3384-V/VE - P3707-PE - P3904-R - P3905-R/RE - P3915-R - P5414-E - P5512-E - P5514-E - P5515-E - P5515-E - P5522-E - P5532-E - P5534-E - P5544 - P5635-E - P7210 Video Encoder - P7214 Video Encoder - P7216 Video Encoder - P7224 Video Encoder - P8514 - Q1602-E - Q1604-E - Q1614-E - Q1615-E - Q1755-E - Q1765-LE - Q1910-E - Q1921-E - Q1922-E - Q3505-VE - Q3709-PVE - Q6032-C/E - Q6034-C/E - Q6035-C/E - Q6042-S/E - Q6044-S/C/E - Q6045-C/E - Q6128-E - Q7401 Video Encoder - Q7404 Video Encoder - Q7406 Video Encoder - Q7424-R Video Encoder - Q7436 Video Encoder - V5915 -...

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
Axis IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axis IP Camera Viewer at 100% against iCamViewer's 28%. Axis IP Camera Viewer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). iCamViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Axis IP Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Axis IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Axis IP Camera Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, Axis IP Camera Viewer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCamViewer versus Axis IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerAxis IP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsHAI PHAM VU HOANG

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

Axis IP Camera Viewer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Axis IP Camera Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Axis IP Camera Viewer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$3.99

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Axis IP Camera Viewer free?
Axis IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Axis IP Camera Viewer?
Axis IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Axis IP Camera Viewer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or Axis IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor Axis IP Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Axis IP Camera Viewer?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Axis IP Camera Viewer every 7 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Axis IP Camera Viewer on October 12, 2026.

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