# iCamViewer vs S1 Security

iCamViewer and S1 Security both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of S1 Security's. iCamViewer also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for iCamViewer against 3.0 for S1 Security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of S1 Security's.

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, S1 Security every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | S1 Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-security/id6468951188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [Sercomm USA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711024397) |

## 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


### S1 Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-security/id6468951188)

Monitor your IP cameras remotely, add new devices to your watchlist, and share live feeds with family and friends. Review recorded video clips easily through a timeline interface and manage camera configurations and status.

**Highlights:** Add and manage IP cameras, Share camera access, Two-way audio support, Automatic video recording, Timeline video clip access, Camera configuration management, Camera status monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is S1 Security free?

S1 Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or S1 Security?

iCamViewer is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while S1 Security averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or S1 Security have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor S1 Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or S1 Security?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and S1 Security every 6 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on September 22, 2026 and S1 Security on September 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.*