Comparison

iCamViewer vs App2Cam Plus

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

App2Cam Plus

Operate and monitor your ABUS Comfort-Line surveillance cameras remotely. Access live feeds, recordings, and all camera functions, with push notifications for motion detection. Setup is guided by a wizard for quick installation.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Live video streaming
  • Access to recordings
  • Push notifications for motion detection
  • Step-by-step setup wizard
  • Manage camera settings
  • Supports up to 8 cameras
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With App2Cam Plus you operate the app-based surveillance cameras from the ABUS Comfort-Line. Do you have any questions or suggestions? You can reach us by phone at +49 8207 959 90-0 or by e-mail at support@abus-sc.com. Help articles and commissioning videos can be found on the support portal support.abus-sc.com. With App2Cam Plus you have permanent access to the live image, the memory and all functions and settings of your security camera. You can count on it: The app's step-by-step wizard guides you through the setup process so that the app shows the first live image of the camera within a few minutes. 2. 2. make personal settings in the app to optimally set up the camera and app for the conditions at your location. 3. 3. all camera functions, e.g. the live image and access to recordings, are of course also available when you are on the road (assuming a stable internet connection). 4. the camera informs you about events (detected movements) via push message. For example, you can see immediately who is standing in front of your door, whether your child is already back from school, who is hanging around in your garden at night, what your dog is doing and much more. 5. up to 8 compatible cameras (8 base stations for models with battery) can be integrated into the app. Other functions depend on the camera model: - The latest generation of camera models and your smartphone connect even faster via Bluetooth during startup. This means that even camera beginners can get up and running in just a few minutes. - For cameras with the object differentiation function, define what the camera should report to you via push message: People, animals and/or vehicles. Adjust the sensitivity of the respective detection according to your personal needs. - For cameras with intercom function, you can activate the camera's microphone and loudspeaker in the live view at the touch of a button to talk back via smartphone and quickly clarify situations. - Detailed images in color even at night: with models including integrated LED light. - With pan-tilt cameras, you can intuitively control the angle of view by swiping directly on the live image or by calling up the preset positions. - For cameras with masking functions, you define in the settings private zones to be hidden (e.g. public streets, neighboring properties), zones with sensitive motion detection, or zones without detection at all (if, for example, a waving flag, or a shadow cast is detected as a person). At a glance: - Quick start-up via step-by-step wizard - Permanent free access to all functions - Push message in case of motion detection (detection mode depends on camera model) - Access in home network/WLAN and on the go (remote access) - Livestream - Recordings stored locally on microSD/USB stick (depends on camera model) - Intercom (depends on camera model) - Manage all settings / set personal settings - Up to 8 cameras/base stations. The current camera models/set for the App2Cam Plus: - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station (PPIC90000, PPIC90000B, PPIC90520, PPIC90520B) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station Set of 2 (PPIC90200) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station and Solar Panel (PPIC90650) - ABUS WLAN Light Outdoor Camera (PPIC46520) - ABUS WLAN pan-tilt outdoor camera (PPIC42520, PPIC42520B) - ABUS WLAN outdoor camera (PPIC44520, PPIC44520B) - ABUS WLAN privacy indoor camera (PPIC31020) - ABUS Smart Security World WLAN video door phone (PPIC35520) See also in the ABUS Security Shop: security.abus.com/video-surveillance Predecessor models: PPIC36520, PPIC32520, PPIC34520, PPIC32020, TVAC16000, TVAC16001, TVAC19000 and TVAC19100 The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-Smart-Security-World.pdf

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
App2Cam Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App2Cam Plus at 3.5 against iCamViewer's 3.1. App2Cam Plus also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 28%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

App2Cam Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.5 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 48% of App2Cam Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCamViewer versus App2Cam Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerApp2Cam Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)3.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

App2Cam Plus

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

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

App2Cam Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

App2Cam Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App2Cam Plus free?
App2Cam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or App2Cam Plus?
App2Cam Plus is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while App2Cam Plus averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or App2Cam Plus have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor App2Cam Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or App2Cam Plus?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and App2Cam Plus every 3 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and App2Cam Plus on October 26, 2026.

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