i vs Videoloft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
View your DVR system in real-time directly from your iPhone or iPod. Monitor live feeds with options for single or quad screen display, and capture still images directly to your device.
- Real-time DVR access
- Live monitoring
- 1/4 screen division
- Capture still images
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i-Smart Viewer is free iPhone & iPod application to realtime view of DVR system Features of SMART DVR Viewer -Access to DVR -live monitoring : 1 / 4 Screen division -Capture the still image in the iPhone
Videoloft
Centralize your surveillance system with this cloud-based video management solution. Access live and recorded footage from any device, manage multiple sites and cameras from a single platform, and benefit from secure offsite cloud backup. Upgrade your existing CCTV hardware without replacement.
- Centralized multi-site visibility
- Affordable cloud VMS
- Access from any device
- Secure offsite cloud backup
- Enterprise-grade user management
- Integrates with existing hardware
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Videoloft is the simple, secure, and affordable way to centralize your surveillance system and modernize the way you manage your CCTV. Whether you’re overseeing a single office or hundreds of sites, Videoloft transforms your existing cameras into a powerful Cloud Video Management System (VMS) that works seamlessly across mobile and web apps. Multi site visibility, one app No more juggling multiple recorders, logins, or apps. Videoloft’s cloud based CCTV viewer mobile app and web-based VMS bring all your cameras - across different brands, recorders, and sites - into one central platform. Perfect for enterprises managing security across offices, retail chains, warehouses, or campuses. Affordable cloud VMS at scale Videoloft delivers enterprise grade video management at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Eliminate expensive servers and recorders, reduce IT overhead, and scale effortlessly as your business grows. Access from anywhere, on any device Whether you’re in the office, on the go, or at home, Videoloft keeps you connected. Instantly view live and recorded footage from the Videoloft app or securely log into the web-based VMS on your desktop. Never lose critical footage Protect your organization against recorder failures, theft, or damage with secure offsite cloud backup. Record locally and to the cloud, or capture directly to the cloud at up to 4K (8MP) resolution. Access video anytime via the app or web platform. Enterprise-grade user management Add unlimited users at no additional cost and control exactly who can view, manage, or share footage. Ideal for businesses with multiple stakeholders or distributed security teams. Upgrade, don’t replace Videoloft integrates with the hardware you already own. Compatible with leading brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, Lorex, Wisenet, and more, plus any ONVIF-compatible cameras. Simply connect via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter to get going - setup is quick, remote, and requires no complex IT configuration. Compatible cameras, NVRs and DVRs Videoloft works with a wide range of IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs, including all Axis, Hikvision (and OEMs), Dahua, Unv, and Lorex devices, plus any ONVIF supported models from brands like Amcrest, Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, and Wisenet. Videoloft makes enterprise level video management simple, secure, and affordable. Manage all your sites from one powerful platform. Upgrade your surveillance system today without replacing it. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit videoloft.com/terms and videoloft.com/privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Videoloft at 100% against i's 46%. Videoloft also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8). i's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Videoloft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of i's written reviews are positive against 100% of Videoloft's.
i ships an update every 6 weeks, Videoloft monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | i | Videoloft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (126 ratings) | 4.8 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | 66 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GNET SYSTEM CO., LTD. | Videoloft Ltd |
Customer experience
i
Videoloft
Bugs and requests
i
Reported bugs
45 issues- Connect Failed Notice
- Settings not saving
- Constantly hung on connection screen
- App freezes and timed out when connecting
- App not functioning, stuck on 'connecting'
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- App completely stopped working after iOS 11
- New version hangs on connecting
- App won't connect using same settings as TelecopTest
- App freezes and is timed out when connecting
- App stuck on 'connecting' for over 3 weeks
- App does not support iOS 11 update
- App needs to be updated to work on iOS 11
- App not compatible with new iOS
- App needs to be updated by the developer to work on this version of iOS
- App not working with the new iPhone upgrade
- App needs updating to work with the new IOS
- App will not work with I0 8 still
- App freezes
- App doesn't work after updating iPhone
- App buttons along the bottom do not respond to touch
- App is useless after updating
- App does this every time iOS is upgraded
- App doesn't work in iOS 9.3
- Update made the app totally stop working
- Cannot use search function
- App no longer works with iPhone 6
- Connection fails every time trying to connect
- App not compatible with iPhone 6
- Search times with this app on iPhone 6 and/or IOS 8 bug
- Time search box only appears partially
- Cannot view until hitting back button, then takes back to home screen
- App replaced old bug with a new one
- App won't connect
- No connections between cameras and app
- App does not connect after updating phone to iOS 10.2
- App not working with iOS 11
- App execution does not even start
- Last update was 2 years ago
- Cannot view with new version on iPhone 6
- App is not supported
- Sometimes doesn't connect with new iPhone iOS software
- Force quits
- Very very slow
- App doesn't work with Tibetsystem Co. security system
- App does not work under orange contract
Requested features
8 requests- Update app for iOS compatibility
- Add voice feature
- Add audio on the app
- Add more viewing configurations
- Add video recording method
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- Allow altering APN settings manually
- Improve search functionality
- Make app work on iPad without zooming
Videoloft
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Videoloft
No in-app purchases








