# iCamViewer vs GWView

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against GWView's 1.8. iCamViewer also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 5). GWView's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 50% of GWView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | GWView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwview/id1469877308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [GW Security Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497340234) |

## 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


### GWView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwview/id1469877308)

Monitor live video streams from surveillance devices. Record, play back, and manage video footage remotely. Control PTZ cameras and capture snapshots.

**Highlights:** Push notifications, Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshot capture, PTZ control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is GWView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or GWView?

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while GWView averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or GWView have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor GWView shows ads.

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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.*