Comparison

iCamViewer vs xiaovv

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

xiaovv

Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live stream viewing
  • Video replay access
  • Abnormal message alerts
  • Voice intercom
  • Device sharing
  • Mobile track tracking
  • Mobile monitoring and alarm
Features
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
xiaovv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against xiaovv's 2.9. iCamViewer also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 16%). xiaovv's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 16% of xiaovv's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, xiaovv every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCamViewer versus xiaovv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerxiaovv
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (36 ratings) — better2.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB144 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsGuangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

xiaovv

All ratings22 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative70.8%

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

xiaovv

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High quality visuals
  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Good for monitoring
  • 👍 Affordable solution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording not working
  • 🐛 Cameras stop working
  • 🐛 Region not supported in Australia
  • 🐛 App update issues
  • 🐛 Cannot register account

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

xiaovv

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Recording not working on app
  • Cameras stop working after a few months
  • App does not support region Australia
  • App does not work after updating
  • Cannot login after app update
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  • Cannot register account by email or phone
  • No notifications are sent
  • No email received to reset password
  • Camera permanently disconnects
  • Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Cannot receive email to create account
  • Cannot register account from iStore
  • Does not read QR Code
  • Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
  • Verification code fail, not received
  • Verify code email delay, code expired
  • Have to enter login and password almost every time
  • No OTP received to reset password
  • Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
  • Unable to register account
  • Virtual fence disappeared from the app
  • Cannot get registration code in time
  • Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
  • Cannot arrange cameras as needed
  • Cannot connect
  • Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
  • Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
  • App tends to choose when notifications work
  • Camera is often offline
  • Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
  • App crashes
  • Cameras stopped working after update
  • Stupid item not connected to phone
  • Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
  • Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
  • Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
  • Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
  • Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
  • Privacy concerns
  • Cannot register
  • Does not understand hotspot
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • Cannot connect camera to app
  • App does not support multiple gadgets under one account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notification update
  • Rearrange cameras in app
  • Add dark mode iOS icon
  • Add Russian language support
  • Play recorded video with speed choice
Show 1 more
  • Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

xiaovv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xiaovv free?
xiaovv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or xiaovv?
iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while xiaovv averages 2.9 from 22 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or xiaovv have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor xiaovv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or xiaovv?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and xiaovv every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and xiaovv on September 25, 2026.

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