iCamViewer vs SwannView Link.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live IP camera viewing
- CCTV camera support
- Remote internet viewing
- PTZ camera control
- Request camera integration
- Setup guide
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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
SwannView Link.
View live feeds from Swann NVR/DVR systems on your mobile device. Access stored recordings, capture video clips, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Optimized for current hardware for best performance.
- Live multi-channel camera viewing (up to 16)
- Playback stored DVR/NVR recordings
- Capture live video clips
- Save still images
- Remote PTZ camera control
- Configure settings remotely
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SwannView Link: Live Swann NVR/DVR viewing on your iPhone SwannView Link supports the following features: Configure many settings from your handset or tablet Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on tablets) Play back stored recordings from your DVR or NVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Capture video from your camera live view to your Phone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your Phone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Some features may be degraded or not work on older DVRs or iOS hardware. Current model handsets and tablets are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing of more than 8 cameras at once. Check out the updated manual for the new app here: http://support.swann.com/ and search for SwannView Link Currently supported NVR and DVR models (x will be 4, 8 or 16 channel depending on your model): Current Model series: NVK-485 NVK-480 NVRx-7400 NVRx-7300 NVRx-7285 DVRx-4750 DVRx-4550 DVRx-1580 EasyView GuardianEye Previous model series: Some app features may not be optimized DVRx-4600 DVRx-4400 NVK-470 NVK-460 NVRx-7085 NVRx-7082 NVRx-7072 Legacy model series: Performance may be degraded or some advanced features may not work correctly or at all DVRx-4200 DVRx-4100 DVRx-4000 DVRx-3450 DVRx-3425 DVRx-3250 DVRx-3200 DVRx-3100 DVRx-3000 DVRx-1450 DVRx-1425 DVRx-1260 DVRx-1250 HDR6-8000 HDR4-8200 DVR16-1000 SwannSecure WiFi Monitoring System Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann NVR/DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your NVR/DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, visit http://support.swann.com For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCamViewer at 3.1 against SwannView Link.'s 1.9. iCamViewer also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 6%). SwannView Link.'s advantage is ratings volume (370 vs 35) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iCamViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwannView Link. has 370 ratings behind it against 35, 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 6% of SwannView Link.'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCamViewer | SwannView Link. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (35 ratings) — better | 1.9 (370 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews — better | 6.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 370 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Camera Pros | Swann Communications Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
iCamViewer
SwannView Link.
User reviews
iCamViewer
From 35 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works reliably
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Secure access to cameras
- 💡 Supports many camera models
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires detailed camera configuration
- 👎 Limited features (no PTZ, audio, etc.)
- 🕰️ Slow loading and performance
SwannView Link.
From 370 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightning-fast live view
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Unreliable playback functionality
- 📺 Outdated and non-responsive UI
- ⏱️ Slow load times and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
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
SwannView Link.
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login failures
- Inability to view recordings
- Inconsistent camera streaming
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Push notifications for motion detection
- Compatibility updates for latest iOS versions
- iPad-optimized interface
In-app purchases
iCamViewer
No in-app purchases
SwannView Link.
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iCamViewer free?
Is SwannView Link. free?
Which has better reviews, iCamViewer or SwannView Link.?
Do iCamViewer or SwannView Link. have ads?
Which is updated more often, iCamViewer or SwannView Link.?
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