Comparison

iCamViewer vs EMANTA

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

EMANTA

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Stay connected to what matters with EMANTA. Designed for EMANTA smart security cameras, the EMANTA app makes it easy to set up, monitor, and manage your cameras from anywhere. Whether you're checking in on your home, family, pets, or property, EMANTA keeps you connected when it matters. KEY FEATURES Live View Check in anytime and watch real-time video from your EMANTA cameras, wherever you are. Motion & Event Alerts Receive notifications when motion or supported events are detected, so you can quickly see what’s happening. Two-Way Audio Listen and talk through compatible EMANTA cameras directly from your phone. Video Playback Review recorded moments whenever you need them. Playback options may include local or cloud recordings depending on your camera and available services. Easy Camera Control Manage multiple cameras in one place, adjust device settings, and control pan and tilt on compatible models. Share with Family Share access to your cameras with family members so everyone can stay connected. Simple Setup Add and configure your EMANTA cameras in just a few steps and manage your home security from one convenient app. From your front door to your backyard, EMANTA helps you keep an eye on the people, places, and moments that matter most. Some features may vary by device model, region, network environment, and service availability. - Cloud terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/

Screenshots

iCamViewer4 screens
EMANTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCamViewer at none against EMANTA's 10. EMANTA's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EMANTA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, EMANTA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCamViewer versus EMANTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamViewerEMANTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB161 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCCTV Camera ProsJuan IOT TECHNOLOGY (Hong Kong)Co.,Limited

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

EMANTA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iCamViewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EMANTA

Subscriptions3
  • ENTRY·Month2 variants$5.591 Month
  • ENTRY·Year5 variants$55.901 Year
  • ENTRY·Year7 Days trial3 variants$55.901 Year

Questions

Is iCamViewer free?
iCamViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMANTA free?
EMANTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iCamViewer or EMANTA have ads?
Neither iCamViewer nor EMANTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or EMANTA?
iCamViewer ships an update every 3 months, and EMANTA monthly. Most recently, iCamViewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and EMANTA on October 24, 2026.

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