# iCamViewer vs Cococam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cococam at 92% against iCamViewer's 28%. Cococam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). iCamViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 62). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cococam sells 49 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cococam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cococam's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, Cococam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | Cococam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews) | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococam/id1609380588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [FANGLIN TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745649851) |

## 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


### Cococam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococam/id1609380588)

Monitor your home, office, or business in real-time or review past footage. Receive instant alarm notifications to address concerns quickly. Share live feeds with loved ones for added peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen monitoring, Historical video viewing, Emergency alarm notifications, Screen sharing, Two-way audio intercom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (49)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI-m-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| cam 7days-m-as-1-c duo-p | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-as-1-c | $4.99 | per month |
| cam 30days-m-as-1-c duo-p | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 3 Devices | $5.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $5.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $11.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-3 | $14.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-2-cc | $17.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $17.99 | per month |
| European 4G Data + Cloud | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G-1c | $19.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 4 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-M-duo | $25.99 | per month |
| 4G-C-M | $25.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-AI-M2-duo | $27.99 | per month |
| 4G-C-AI-M2 | $27.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $27.99 | per month |
| European 4G traffic + cloud | $35.99 | per month |
| European4G data package10units | $39.99 | per month |
| 2 traffic cloud storage price | $39.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-year-as-1-c | $49.99 | per year |
| European 4G traffic + cloud | $53.99 | per month |
| 2 traffic cloud storage price | $55.99 | per month |
| 3 traffic cloud storage price | $59.99 | per month |
| cam plus-year-1 | $69.99 | per year |
| European 4G traffic + cloud | $71.99 | per month |
| 10 traffic cloud storage price | $79.99 | per month |
| 4G-C-AI-S | $80.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 traffic cloud storage price | $83.99 | per month |
| 10 traffic cloud storage price | $111.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $11.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $32.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $49.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $49.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $56.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $77.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $99.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $129.99 | one-time |
| Traffic reduction | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 📸 High image quality
- 🔋 Solar power efficiency
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🔌 Simple installation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops
- ⏳ Slow live stream buffering
- ⚠️ Missed motion alarms
- ☁️ Cloud storage is expensive
- 🔌 Requires frequent charging

**Reported bugs**

- Connection drops
- App requires restart to delete messages
- Firmware update fails
- Notifications sometimes not received
- Camera shows offline when connected

**Requested features**

- Cheaper app subscription
- Add dark mode
- Add sound detection (barking)
- Ability to zoom and track detected person
- Adjustable cord length


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is Cococam free?

Cococam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Cococam is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Cococam averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or Cococam have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor Cococam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Cococam?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Cococam every 2 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cococam on September 25, 2026.

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