Comparison

iCamViewer vs Yale View

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

Yale View

View live and recorded video from compatible DVR systems on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor up to four cameras simultaneously, receive activity alerts, and capture photos or video clips directly within the app. Remote access is available via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras)
  • Live video streaming
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Activity detection notifications
  • Capture photos and video clips
  • Supports specific Yale CCTV systems
Features
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Features: · Multi-Channel Viewing with up to 4 cameras on your screen simultaneously · Live Video streaming from your DVR directly to your Smartphone or Tablet device anytime, anywhere when connected to Wifi, 3G or 4G. · Playback recordings from your DVR · Receive notifications when your DVR detects activity · Take photos and video clips in the app from live and recorded video · Supports SV-4C Wired Kit, SV-4C WiFi Kit and SV-8C Kit CCTV Systems, SV-DB Outdoor WiFi Cameras, and SV-DAFX-W/SV-DAFX-W_EU All-in-one Cameras Please Note: • Other manufactures DVR’s ARE NOT supported by the App. • This app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR via Wifi or 3G/4G. When using 3G/4G connection you mobile phone service provider will likely consider the video footage from your DVR as “downloads” and will contribute to any download usage and limits your mobile phone data plan you have. If you exceed your plan limits you may incur further additional charges. Please consult your service provider regarding the use of video streaming and the impact this may have on your data allowances. Yale will not be responsible for any charges you may incur for usage of this App.

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
Yale View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yale View at 4.8 against iCamViewer's 3.1. Yale View also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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

Yale View holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Yale View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, Yale View every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCamViewer versus Yale View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerYale View
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB174 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsAssa Abloy Ltd

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

Yale View

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.1%

User reviews

iCamViewer

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works reliably
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🔒 Secure access to cameras
  • 💡 Supports many camera models

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Requires detailed camera configuration
  • 👎 Limited features (no PTZ, audio, etc.)
  • 🕰️ Slow loading and performance

Yale View

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📷 Excellent picture quality and clarity
  • ⚙️ Easy installation and setup
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🔔 Reliable motion detection alerts
  • 🌙 Strong night vision performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
  • 🔌 Poor connectivity issues
  • 🎨 Outdated and unintuitive user interface
  • 👥 Only one user can log in simultaneously

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

Yale View

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when viewing saved videos
  • Loading stuck at 99% with playback errors
  • Freezing during live stream or playback
  • Motion detection triggering on day/night transitions
  • Timeline out of sync with actual recording time
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  • WiFi connection failures during setup
  • QR code recognition issues
  • Sound response timeout during pairing
  • Notifications not working or inconsistent
  • App logs out users when another device logs in
  • Recording in SD quality despite HD setting
  • Push notifications failing on some devices
  • Help tips appearing on every app launch
  • Unable to clear notifications within app
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18
  • Export functionality failing
  • Touch ID not working on some devices
  • Memory corruption alerts at specific times
  • Cannot format SD card via app
  • Video playback not syncing with notifications

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multiple simultaneous user logins
  • Flexible video playback scrubbing (not just hourly)
  • Dark mode for the app
  • Integrated single app for all Yale products
  • Faster video loading and playback
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  • Time-lapse or variable playback speed
  • Cloud backup option
  • Better notification management
  • iPad-optimized version
  • Manual night mode control
  • Easier video deletion and management
  • Ad-hoc monitoring without scheduling
  • Better integration with smart home systems
  • Improved detection region setup with better instructions
  • Dropbox or cloud storage integration

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

Yale View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yale View free?
Yale View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Yale View?
Yale View is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Yale View averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or Yale View have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor Yale View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Yale View?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Yale View every 4 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Yale View on October 22, 2026.

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