Comparison

iCamViewer vs iLnkSight

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

iLnkSight

This utility app provides remote and local multi-channel monitoring and playback for network cameras. It offers unified audio and video processing with a streamlined interface focused on data presentation, control, and management. Supports up to 4 simultaneous channels and unlimited photo slideshows.

Highlights
  • Remote and local multi-channel monitoring
  • Video playback
  • Unified audio/video processing
  • Streamlined UI
  • Up to 4 simultaneous channels
  • Photo slideshows
Features
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iLnkSight(wificam,frywificam)是网络摄像机方案通用客户端APP。支持远程和本地多路监控、回放,提供统一的音视频处理,具有少而精的UI,强调音视频数据的呈现、控制和管理。多路监控和回放可以同时最多支持4路(4个设备或者4个本地和远程录像文件),多个照片可以以幻灯播放,无数量上限。

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
iLnkSight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against iLnkSight's 1.9. iCamViewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 15%). iLnkSight's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. 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 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 15% of iLnkSight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, iLnkSight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCamViewer versus iLnkSight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamVieweriLnkSight
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings) — better1.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera Pros小英 刘

Customer experience

iCamViewer

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

iLnkSight

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

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

iLnkSight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

iLnkSight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLnkSight free?
iLnkSight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or iLnkSight?
iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while iLnkSight averages 1.9 from 16 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or iLnkSight have ads?
iLnkSight shows ads; iCamViewer does not.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or iLnkSight?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and iLnkSight every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and iLnkSight on November 3, 2026.

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