# iCamViewer vs TRENDnetVIEW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCamViewer at none against TRENDnetVIEW's 1. iCamViewer also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.9). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (284 vs 36). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRENDnetVIEW has 284 ratings behind it against 36, 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 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, TRENDnetVIEW monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | TRENDnetVIEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [2.9 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **284** |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [TRENDnet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) |

## 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


### TRENDnetVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243)

View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail view of all cameras, Digital zoom, Real-time PTZ control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

**Requested features**

- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is TRENDnetVIEW free?

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

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

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 from 284 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or TRENDnetVIEW have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor TRENDnetVIEW shows ads.

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

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and TRENDnetVIEW monthly. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and TRENDnetVIEW on August 17, 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.*