Comparison

iViewer DVR vs ViewCams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Address Book
  • PTZ Control
  • Multi Channel H.264 Viewer
  • Audio Playback & Talk
  • Remote Playback
  • Event Notification
  • Video Zoom & Snapshot
Features
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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.

About

ViewCams

Features
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ViewCams lets you collect and watch your favourite webcams in one place — arranged in a clean grid, always one tap away from fullscreen. Whether you follow the weather in the mountains, check road conditions before a trip, or simply enjoy the view from a favourite spot: ViewCams keeps all your webcams organised and ready. FEATURES • Add any webcam by URL — works with all image-based webcam feeds • Clean 2-column grid with live thumbnails • Fullscreen view with pinch-to-zoom and drag • Pull to refresh — reload all images with one swipe • Reorder webcams by drag & drop • Edit or delete webcams at any time FREE VERSION Manage up to 4 webcams at no cost — no account required. VIEWCAMS UNLIMITED Remove the 4-webcam limit and add as many cameras as you like. Perfect for frequent travellers, weather enthusiasts, or anyone who loves to stay connected to their favourite places. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iViewer DVR3 screens
ViewCams1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iViewer DVR at none against ViewCams's 1. iViewer DVR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). ViewCams's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ViewCams sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. iViewer DVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iViewer DVR ships an update every 2 months, ViewCams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iViewer DVR versus ViewCams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriViewer DVRViewCams
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAquila DVRDenis Leupold

In-app purchases

None

iViewer DVR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ViewCams

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited webcams$0.991 Month

Questions

Is iViewer DVR free?
iViewer DVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ViewCams free?
ViewCams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iViewer DVR or ViewCams have ads?
Neither iViewer DVR nor ViewCams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iViewer DVR or ViewCams?
iViewer DVR ships an update every 2 months, and ViewCams fortnightly. Most recently, iViewer DVR was updated on September 22, 2026 and ViewCams on September 24, 2026.

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