# iCamViewer vs CMS Mobile 4

The clearest difference is rating: CMS Mobile 4 at 5.0 against iCamViewer's 3.1. CMS Mobile 4 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). iCamViewer's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). 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.

CMS Mobile 4 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, CMS Mobile 4 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | CMS Mobile 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cms-mobile-4/id1640050445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [ALNET SYSTEMS SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/351572701) |

## 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


### CMS Mobile 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cms-mobile-4/id1640050445)

Access and control IP CCTV cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. View live feeds, playback recordings, and manage PTZ functions of your surveillance system through any TCP/IP connection.

**Highlights:** Remote access to NetStation/Net Hybrid Servers, Live view of IP CCTV cameras, Playback of recorded footage, PTZ control for cameras, Connects via TCP/IP (EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi), Demo cameras available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is CMS Mobile 4 free?

CMS Mobile 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or CMS Mobile 4?

CMS Mobile 4 is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while CMS Mobile 4 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or CMS Mobile 4 have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor CMS Mobile 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or CMS Mobile 4?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and CMS Mobile 4 every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and CMS Mobile 4 on June 11, 2026.

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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.*