CCTV Camera Pros Mobile vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile
Research and shop for video surveillance systems and security equipment. Includes tools for installers to assist with project planning, such as IP address lookup, port forwarding checks, and voltage calculations. Features articles, videos, and a notes section for project details.
- Video surveillance system research
- IP camera and CCTV equipment shopping
- IP address lookup tool
- Port forward checker
- Voltage drop calculator
- CCTV lens calculator
- Installer notes section
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CCTV Camera Pros mobile app allows users to research and shop for video surveillance systems, IP camera, BNC, security cameras, and CCTV equipment. Security installers will also find a handy set of tools in the app to assist with project planning and installations. There is also a live IP camera stream in the app. SECURITY INSTALLER TOOLS ► What is my IP address? - tool allows users to instantly find the IP address of the network gateway they are connected to. ► Port forward checker – supports testing port forwarding rules for DVRs and network IP cameras on site. ► Voltage drop calculator - having power issues? See if the cable you are using is the right gauge for the distance you are running it. ► Voltage to watts converter - easily convert volts, watts, and amps using this converter tool. ► CCTV lens calculator - calculate the proper lens for your application using the distance from the camera to the target area and the width of the target area. The app also contains articles from CCTV Camera Pros blog and videos from our video channel to keep users up to date on the latest product and industry information. We post a lot of demonstration videos and how to video based on the products that we supply. The notes section of the app provides a convenient place for installers to record information on installation projects they are working on. ABOUT CCTV CAMERA PROS CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, video surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of video surveillance systems for homes, businesses of all sizes, and local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system. For more information, please visit: www.cctvcamerapros.com
i
Remotely monitor live video from security cameras on iOS devices. View multiple cameras, take snapshots, and control PTZ functions. Supports up to 64 channels and various video codecs.
- Remote live video monitoring
- Multi-camera view
- Snapshot support
- PTZ control
- Up to 64 channels
- Push notifications
- Playback support
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i-Security is a free app specially built for iOS devices that allows you to remotely monitor live video from security cameras through i-Security Surveillance systems. Users can view multiple cameras simultaneously by 3G or WiFi. It also supports snapshots and physical / digital PTZ control. Features on i-Security: 1. Up to 64 channels of live view display 2. Can setup multiple servers (Single server connection) 3. Support Snapshots 4. Support Physical / Digital PTZ control (Depends on camera) 5. Preset point support (Depends on camera) 6. Digital Input/Output support 7. Support Megapixel resolution 8. Support Playback 9. Support Push Notification 10. Support findNVR (P2P) 11. Favorite view for all i-Security recording servers 12. New Event List Button 13. Support Audio 14. Support Demo Site 15. Support Talk 16. Support QR code Supported Systems Supported OS: iOS - iOS 8 above - iPhone 4 and above - iPad / iPad2 / iPad Air / iPad Air2 / iPad Pro Supported Video codec: -MJPEG -MPEG4 -H.264 -H.265
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Camera Pros Mobile at 77% against i's 29%. CCTV Camera Pros Mobile also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.6). i's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of CCTV Camera Pros Mobile's written reviews are positive against 29% of i's.
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile ships an update every 11 months, i every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Camera Pros Mobile | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | 1.6 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Camera Pros | Biotech Lab Inc. |
Customer experience
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile
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In-app purchases
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
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