iViewer DVR vs Smartwares Cameras
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iViewer DVR
This application allows users to remotely view and control H.264 digital video recorders. It offers features like live multi-channel viewing, PTZ control, audio playback, and event notifications. Users can also perform remote playback and take snapshots.
- Address Book
- PTZ Control
- Multi Channel H.264 Viewer
- Audio Playback & Talk
- Remote Playback
- Event Notification
- Video Zoom & Snapshot
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iViewer DVR is a H.264 digital video recorder remote viewer. 01. Address Book. 02. PTZ Control. 03. Multi Channel H.264 Viewer. 04. Double tap to switch single channel mode/quad channel mode. 05. Scroll left/right to switch next/previous channel. 06. Listen DVR Audio. 07. Talk to DVR. 08. Remote Playback. 09. Event Notification. 10. Zoom video. 11. Snapshot.
Smartwares Cameras
Easily view and record live feeds from your compatible Smartwares cameras. The app simplifies camera setup and provides remote access to your camera's functionality, including two-way audio and zoom.
- Live stream viewing
- Multiple camera feed display
- Two-way audio communication
- Video recording
- Zoom controls
- Day/night mode
- Easy camera setup
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The cameras app is all you need to get the most out of your Smartwares camera*! Whether you want to see what's happening at home, or at the office - viewing and recording your camera feed never was this easy. The cameras app guides you through the entire configuration of the camera, so you have it set up in no-time. And afterwards, because of our proprietary EasyOnline technology, you will be able to enjoy the live feed and other functionality from anywhere you are, completely hassle-free. ======= Features ======= - Live stream - Multiple stream view - 2-way audio - Recoding functionality - Zoom controls - Day/night mode (IR Leds) - 1-minute setup with EasyOnline Technology =============== *Supported models =============== At this time only Smartwares camera's with EasyOnline functionality are supported: C723IP C724IP C923IP C924IP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smartwares Cameras at 5.0 against iViewer DVR's 1.0. Smartwares Cameras also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). 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.
Smartwares Cameras holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iViewer DVR | Smartwares Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 8.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aquila DVR | Smartwares Safety & Lighting BV |
Customer experience
iViewer DVR
Smartwares Cameras
In-app purchases
iViewer DVR
No in-app purchases
Smartwares Cameras
No in-app purchases
Questions
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