Comparison

iCamViewer vs BitVision

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

BitVision

Monitor your P2P network cameras remotely from your mobile device. View real-time video, capture images, and record footage to stay informed about your home or office environment.

Highlights
  • P2P network camera monitoring
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Image capture
  • Video recording
  • Easy sequence number connection
Features
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The BitVision client is an easy to use P2P network camera video monitoring professional mobile phone client software, connected by a sequence number, the only global P2P network and network cameras installed in the home or office, view real-time video images, and image capture, video. The scene situation users can learn in the shortest possible time home or office. P2P network camera of the software production and the company in the network of cooperation to normal use.

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
BitVision2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BitVision at 4.6 against iCamViewer's 3.1. BitVision also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 36) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). iCamViewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BitVision holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitVision has 1.5K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 19% of BitVision's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, BitVision monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCamViewer versus BitVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerBitVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (36 ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings361.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB144 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsHEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

BitVision

All ratings1,513 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative69.0%

User reviews

iCamViewer

From 36 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

BitVision

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Secure and professional
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚠️ Unreliable connectivity
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads

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

BitVision

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback not working properly
  • Cameras not loading or disconnecting
  • Login issues and frequent re-logins required
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add fast forward/rewind for playback
  • Improve playback timeline and controls
  • Provide more camera management options
  • Enhance push notification reliability

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

BitVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitVision free?
BitVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or BitVision?
BitVision is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while BitVision averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do iCamViewer or BitVision have ads?
BitVision shows ads; iCamViewer does not.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or BitVision?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and BitVision monthly. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and BitVision on September 23, 2026.

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