CCTV Camera Pros Mobile vs SCS Lite
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
SCS Lite
Access and monitor your CCTV Security Pros DVRs and cameras live from your iPhone. View multiple cameras, control PTZ functions, listen to audio, and conduct two-way conversations. Save snapshots and access a built-in manual for easy operation.
- Live video streaming from multiple cameras
- Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera control
- Two-way audio communication
- Snapshot capture and saving
- Favorite camera grouping
- Built-in help manual
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This application will enable the user to access CCTVSecurityPros "PRO SERIES" and "EXTREME SERIES" Digital Video Recorders from the iPhone. Watch you cameras LIVE on your iPhone from anywhere, anytime, and any place. This application will allow you to: 1. VIew live video on one or multiple Security Cameras on your iPhone. You can also monitor multiple DVRs at the same or multiple locations at the same time. 2. Control your Pan Tilt Zoom Security Cameras easily from your iPhone 3. Listen to live audio (on cameras with a microphone) and perform 2 way conversations when your DVR is connected to a powered speaker 4. Create favorite groups of your most important cameras for easy viewing 5. Take snapshots of pertinent video and save directly to your iPhone 6. There is also a built in manual in the "help" section of the software
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CCTV Camera Pros Mobile at 3.6 against SCS Lite's 3.1. CCTV Camera Pros Mobile also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 43%). SCS Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of CCTV Camera Pros Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of SCS Lite's.
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile ships an update every 11 months, SCS Lite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Camera Pros Mobile | SCS Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | 3.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Camera Pros | CCTV Security Pros |
Customer experience
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile
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In-app purchases
CCTV Camera Pros Mobile
No in-app purchases
SCS Lite
No in-app purchases
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