iCMOB vs HoduPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCMOB
Monitor and control live video streams from cameras and video encoders. Offers features like flexible live previews, instant cloud viewing, real-time playback, and PTZ controls.
- Live video monitoring
- Flexible live preview splits
- Instant cloud viewing
- Real-time playback
- PTZ controls
- Two-way audio communication
- Device configuration
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IOS Surveillance Software iCMOB, allows user to monitor and control live streaming from Camera’s And Video Encoders. Besides, Controlling Live View, it has some major features as mentioned below: -Easy GUI to control -Supports Flexible live preview Split up to 16 -Supports InstaOn- Instant cloud viewing for CP PLUS DVR/NVR and IP Cameras -Support scanning QR code(InstaOn ID) to add device -Support real-time playback while watching live preview -Support 4 channel Playback -Supports sliding feature to view next set of cameras -Supports digital zoom in live videos. -Support PTZ controls -Remote Configuration of Device -Switch to Main or Extra/Sub Stream in one click -Supports Two Way Talk -Create, Edit and View your Favorite cameras -Basic health monitoring like HDD status etc -Support Video Door Phone feature -Support create device card feature
HoduPhone
This app enables cost-effective audio and video calls, conferencing, and instant messaging using the SIP protocol. It integrates with HoduPBX systems and offers features like call transfer, hold, mute, a phonebook, and call history for easy contact and call management.
- Audio/Video Calls
- Conferencing
- Instant Messaging (Chat)
- Call Transfer, Hold, Mute
- Phonebook
- Call History
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HoduPhone is a SIP protocol for any of the HoduPBX system. Communication using this App is easy and cost-effective. It mainly supports Audio/Video Calls, Conferencing. It also supports Call Transfer/Hold/Mute/Unmute functionality. Instant Messaging (Chat) is supported in this app. Phonebook and Call history makes it easier for the customer to manage calls and contacts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HoduPhone at every 2 weeks against iCMOB's every 4 months. iCMOB's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
iCMOB ships an update every 4 months, HoduPhone every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCMOB | HoduPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CP PLUS | HODUSOFT PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
iCMOB
HoduPhone
Bugs and requests
iCMOB
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on iOS 10 and newer
- Playback feature not working
- Unable to connect on mobile data
- Time selection dropdown not visible
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-camera view customization
- Advanced motion detection and alerts
- Remote access from any network
- Improved playback controls and timeline
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
HoduPhone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCMOB
No in-app purchases
HoduPhone
No in-app purchases
