# NetcamViewer Mobile vs i

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetcamViewer Mobile at 83% against i's 39%. NetcamViewer Mobile also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetcamViewer Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 247 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of NetcamViewer Mobile's written reviews are positive against 39% of i's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NetcamViewer Mobile ships an update monthly, i every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetcamViewer Mobile | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcamviewer-mobile/id369884874/reviews) | **[4.4 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pro-mobile-app/id646285328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NetcamViewer.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/369884877) | [i-PRO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615881917) |

## What reviewers say

### NetcamViewer Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcamviewer-mobile/id369884874)

This application allows users to view, control, and manage network cameras. It supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers features essential for surveillance and monitoring. Users can group cameras, utilize PTZ controls, and view live feeds at high frame rates.

**Highlights:** View and control network cameras, Supports a wide variety of IP cameras, High frame rate live feeds, Intuitive PTZ gesture control, Dual and Quad camera views, Network camera detection, Camera grouping in folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Cameras License | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great image quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🚀 Works well with various camera brands
- 👍 Clean and simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 16.3
- 🐛 Lack of support for newer features (e.g., audio, motion detection)
- 🔒 No password or security features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 16.3
- Inability to control PTZ on some camera models
- Connectivity issues when away from home network
- Lack of support for newer camera models

**Requested features**

- Password or face recognition feature
- Support for camera audio and motion detection
- Improved PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) controls
- Multi-camera view for more than 4 cameras
- iCloud sync for camera settings


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pro-mobile-app/id646285328)

View live and recorded video from compatible surveillance devices on your smartphone. Control camera functions, receive alarm notifications, and download footage for later review. Connect via cellular or Wi-Fi for remote access.

**Highlights:** View live video from cameras and recorders, Control camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom and other functions, Playback and download recorded video, Receive alarm notifications with live video links, Check person count statistics via graphs, Connect via 3G/4G/5G/LTE or Wi-Fi

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with older cameras
- 👍 Remote Monitoring Service appreciated
- 👍 App is steadily improving
- 👍 Works well with specific devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App no longer works remotely
- 🐛 Cannot see cameras when not on site
- 🐛 Does not work with Wi-Fi remotely
- 🐛 Useless in playback mode
- 🐛 Time selection out of sync

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works remotely since last update
- Cannot see cameras when not directly on site
- Does not work with wifi, can’t see video when out of home
- Could no longer connect to NVRs after upgrading iPhone to iOS 18
- Does not work with iOS 18

**Requested features**

- Add sound functionality
- Implement fingerprint or passcode for security
- Optimize for battery life
- Update app for new iOS versions
- Improve time selection for playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetcamViewer Mobile free?

NetcamViewer Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is i free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetcamViewer Mobile or i?

i is rated higher. NetcamViewer Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while i averages 4.4 from 247 ratings.

### Do NetcamViewer Mobile or i have ads?

Neither NetcamViewer Mobile nor i shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetcamViewer Mobile or i?

NetcamViewer Mobile ships an update monthly, and i every 2 months. Most recently, NetcamViewer Mobile was updated on October 15, 2026 and i on October 11, 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.*