# iCamViewer vs Cloud Vision VMS

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against Cloud Vision VMS's 1.0. iCamViewer also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 1). Cloud Vision VMS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. 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.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, Cloud Vision VMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | Cloud Vision VMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-vision-vms/id1457235552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [3dEYE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001311492) |

## 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


### Cloud Vision VMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-vision-vms/id1457235552)

Access live and recorded video streams from your Cloud Vision VMS platform. View multiple cameras and locations in a single interface, with features like motion history and zoom. Safely store all recorded video in the cloud.

**Highlights:** View live video, View recorded video, History browser with motion indication, Update video layouts, Zoom functionality, Map of camera locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is Cloud Vision VMS free?

Cloud Vision VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Cloud Vision VMS?

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Cloud Vision VMS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or Cloud Vision VMS have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor Cloud Vision VMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Cloud Vision VMS?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Cloud Vision VMS every 4 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cloud Vision VMS on October 1, 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.*