Comparison

iCamViewer vs GW Security

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCamViewer

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
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iCamViewer is an IP camera viewer mobile app for phone and tablet devices. The app allows users to view live video from network IP cameras, CCTV cameras (when used with a supported network video server), and some surveillance DVRs. Users can watch security cameras on the same local area network where their camera is located and also view remotely over the Internet when port forwarding is properly setup. CCTV Camera Pros developed this free IP cam application to support as many devices and cameras as possible. Below is a list of some of the manufacturers that are currently supported and there is a form in the app to request a new camera integration if your is not already listed. Current Supported Camera Manufacturers ============================== 7Links Abus ACTi Advance Agasio AirLive Apexis Asante AtHome Avtech Axis Bluestork Brickcom CCTV Camera Pros Cisco Compro D-Link DB Power EasyN Ebode Edimax Elro Foscam Geovision Heden Honeywell iCAMView Instar Intellinet Level One LinkPro LinksSys LogiLink Messoa Mobotix Nexxt Solutions Panasonic Piczel Promelit Secureye Smarthome Sony Speco StarDot Stip Electronics Storage Options Swann Sygonix Tenvis TP-Link TRENDnet TURBOX Vilar Vipcam Vivotek Vonnic Wanscam Wansview WatchBot X-10 Zavio ZyXEL Other App Features =============== - Pan Tilt Zoom control for PTZ cameras - Step by step user setup-guide - Request camera integration form - YouTube Surveillance Video Library from CCTV Camera Pros - Video Surveillance Blog from CCTV Camera Pros - Shop for Compatible Cameras in the App IMPORTANT SUPPORT INFORMATION ============================= CCTV Camera Pros offers free email and telephone technical support for this IP cam viewer app ONLY when the IP camera is purchased from us. Our security engineers will even help you configure your router and setup port forwarding for you. *If you did not purchase your IP camera from CCTV Camera Pros, we are unable to offer this level of support, but the app is still free to use and we will provide forum based and email based technical support. *We are NOT able to provide telephone support for cameras and DVRs not purchased from us. QUESTIONS ========= Questions, feedback, and requests can be directed to CCTV Camera Pros iCamViewer development team at iCamViewer@cctvcamerapros.net

About

GW Security

Monitor your home security remotely with live 4K video streaming and smart alarm notifications. Integrate various sensors and devices to build a comprehensive system, with secure cloud storage for your footage.

Highlights
  • Remote live viewing in 4K
  • Smart alarm notifications
  • Seamless device integration
  • Cloud storage options
  • Global remote access
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The all-in-one smart security app designed to protect your home and give you peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Cameras Remote Live Viewing Experience crystal-clear video quality with remote live streaming in 4K. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere, anytime. 2. Smart Alarm Notifications Receive instant alerts when suspicious activities are detected. Stay informed and take action quickly with our advanced smart alarm system. 3. Seamless Integration Effortlessly combine security cameras with multiple sensors and devices. Build a robust and scalable security system tailored to your needs. 4. Cloud Storage Options Store your footage securely with flexible cloud storage plans. Access recorded videos anytime without worrying about losing important data. 5. Remote Access Control and monitor your entire security system from anywhere in the world with a few taps on your smartphone. 6. Easy to Use and User-Friendly Designed for simplicity and efficiency, GW Home ensures a smooth and intuitive experience for every user, regardless of technical expertise. With GW Home, security is always at your fingertips. Protect what matters most with cutting-edge technology and ultimate convenience.

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
GW Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GW Security at 5.0 against iCamViewer's 3.1. iCamViewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GW Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, GW Security every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCamViewer versus GW Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerGW Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB230 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsGW Security Inc

Customer experience

iCamViewer

All ratings36 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative61.7%

GW Security

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iCamViewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Support for more camera brands and models
  • Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Add PTZ and audio controls
  • Improve app stability and performance

GW Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

None

GW Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GW Security free?
GW Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or GW Security?
GW Security is rated higher. iCamViewer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while GW Security averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iCamViewer or GW Security have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor GW Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or GW Security?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and GW Security every 18 months. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and GW Security on October 17, 2026.

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