Comparison

iCamViewer vs Defender Guard

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

Defender Guard

Monitor your home with high-definition video and intelligent AI detection. Receive instant alerts for people, pets, or vehicles, customize your settings, and manage your security system from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with cloud storage and remote access.

Highlights
  • Crystal-clear 4K video streaming
  • AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Secure cloud event storage
  • Customizable motion zones
  • Remote system management
Features
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Welcome to the smarter way to protect your home! With the Defender Guard app, crystal-clear video and powerful AI detection come together to keep you effortlessly connected and in control—no matter where you are. Get instant alerts when it matters, stream live footage in up to 4K, and access events saved securely in the cloud. Our advanced AI knows the difference between a person, pet, or vehicle—so you only get the notifications you want. Customise motion zones, set schedules, and manage your whole system with just a few taps. Whether you're at home or on the go, peace of mind is always in your pocket. Unlock more features with Guard Cloud subscription: • Starter Monthly (1-camera) $3.99/mo • Starter Annual (1-camera) $39.99/yr • Elite Monthly (1-camera) $7.99/mo • Elite Annual (1-camera) $79.99/yr Terms of Use: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/guard-app-user-registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/defender-guard-app-privacy-policy

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
Defender Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Defender Guard at 4.6 against iCamViewer's 3.1. Defender Guard also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 35) and review sentiment (43% vs 28%). iCamViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Defender Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Guard has 4.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Defender Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, Defender Guard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCamViewer versus Defender Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerDefender Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)4.6 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB607 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsEmpowerment Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

Defender Guard

All ratings4,195 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.1%

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

Defender Guard

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 🔒 Provides security
  • 💡 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Notifications not working properly
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and app instability
  • 🐛 Overly sensitive motion detection
  • 🐛 Inability to distinguish between humans and other motion

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

Defender Guard

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notifications not showing live camera view
  • Cameras going offline frequently
  • App crashing when trying to set up detection zones
  • Inability to view past recordings
  • Inconsistent performance across different cameras

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to log in on multiple devices simultaneously
  • Improved motion detection to distinguish between humans and other motion
  • Faster and more intuitive app interface
  • Option to override recordings when storage is full
  • Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

22 purchases

Defender Guard

Subscriptions22
  • Starter*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Starter 1cam*Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Starter*1cam*Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Starter*2cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Starter*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Elite*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Elite*1cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Elite*1cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Starter*2cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Starter*3cam*Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Starter*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Elite*2cam*Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Elite*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Starter*6cam*Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Elite*2cam*Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Elite*3cam*Monthly$22.991 Month
  • Elite*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$22.991 Month
  • Elite*6cam*Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Starter*1cam*Yearly$49.901 Year
  • Starter*2cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Elite*1cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Elite*2cam*Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Defender Guard free?
Defender Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Defender Guard?
Defender Guard is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Defender Guard averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.
Do iCamViewer or Defender Guard have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor Defender Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Defender Guard?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Defender Guard every 4 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Defender Guard on November 1, 2026.

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