# iCamViewer vs Smart iCAM

The clearest difference is rating: Smart iCAM at 4.0 against iCamViewer's 3.1. Smart iCAM also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). iCamViewer's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and review sentiment (28% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Smart iCAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamViewer has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart iCAM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCamViewer | Smart iCAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icamviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id346469891/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-icam/id670168309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Camera Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/615896846) | [TRANWO TECHNOLOGY CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/595251459) |

## 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


### Smart iCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-icam/id670168309)

This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless baby monitor or IP camera. It allows you to view live video streams from compatible cameras, providing peace of mind and remote surveillance capabilities.

**Highlights:** Wireless baby monitor functionality, IP camera streaming, Remote viewing, Live video feed, Surveillance capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCamViewer free?

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

### Is Smart iCAM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or Smart iCAM?

Smart iCAM is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Smart iCAM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCamViewer or Smart iCAM have ads?

Neither iCamViewer nor Smart iCAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or Smart iCAM?

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and Smart iCAM every 3 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart iCAM on October 6, 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.*