iCamViewer vs Alarmhandler security system
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
Alarmhandler security system
This app integrates SMS alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones into a unified security system. It offers immediate notifications for events like smoke alarms or motion detection, and allows you to review recordings to verify alarms. Enjoy affordable home security without expensive hardware or paid guards.
- Integrates SMS alarms, IP cameras, and old phones
- Real-time notifications for smoke, motion, and more
- Review recordings to verify alarms
- Affordable security, no expensive hardware
- Control alarm systems with simple taps
- Free 30-day camera surveillance trial
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Alarmhandler is like no other security system you've seen. It integrates SMS based alarm systems, IP cameras, and old phones of any make into a cohesive alarm system controlled by one app. Signup for a free 30 day camera surveillance trial in the app, no credit card required. If you just use the app to control your SMS alarm, it's free, forever. 1. Simple and intuitive app to control your alarm - Easy to operate, tap icons to turn ON/OFF - Controls all IP cams and phones running our sensor app in the estate, any make/model - Also able to control SMS based alarms, just tap ON in the app to activate both the SMS alarm and the camera surveillance - We only store recordings when alarm is ON 2. Unbeatable price because we eliminated costly elements of traditional alarm services - No expensive hardware required - reuse old phones or buy your own inexpensive IP cams - No paid security guards - your family or invited friends can verify an alarm and let the police handle the rest 3. Know if anything happens to your home - Immediate notification if smoke alarm sirens go off or motion is detected when you are not at home - Know if your home is safe for your kids to go home to after school - Don’t worry about leaving the pet at home 4. Helps you determine if an alarm is real or not - Play recording from smartphone to determine if the alarm is real or not - Got existing alarm that sends false alarms? Extend it with Alarmhandler to validate the alarms - No more going home on a false alarm - Possibility to e-mail recordings to yourself for safe keeping Here’s just some of the nice things that our users say: “A solid working solution which is really affordable” — Nis W “Had a breakin in the neighbourhood. With Alarmhandler we know all is well at home.“ — Bo L “Moved into a new house and needed an alarm. Alarmhandler does the job well.” — Morten R Alarmhandler is built by a small team dedicated to bring security that everyone can afford. We publish frequent updates and would love your feedback. Get in touch via our homepage alarmhandler.com, our Facebook page, or tweet us @alarmhandler
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarmhandler security system at 100% against iCamViewer's 28%. Alarmhandler security system also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). iCamViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Alarmhandler security system sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per year. iCamViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alarmhandler security system holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. 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 point the same way: 28% of iCamViewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alarmhandler security system's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCamViewer | Alarmhandler security system |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (36 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Camera Pros | Compelling Software |
Customer experience
iCamViewer
Alarmhandler security system
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
Alarmhandler security system
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCamViewer
No in-app purchases
Alarmhandler security system
- Alarmhandler Premium$11.491 Year
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