Comparison

Camera Feeds vs BetterSee

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

Head to head
About

Camera Feeds

This app allows you to view live feeds from local security cameras and webcams. It supports multiple camera brands and protocols, offering remote control and pan-tilt-zoom functionality for comprehensive monitoring from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of security cameras
  • Supports H264, MJPEG, RTSP, Onvif protocols
  • Remote pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) control
  • Multi-device compatibility
  • Auto-detect camera streams
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Camera Feeds allows you to watch local security cameras or webcams. Ensure peace of mind and keep a watchful eye on your surroundings with Camera Feeds, the premier security camera viewer app designed to empower you with seamless monitoring and control of your surveillance devices. Whether you're safeguarding your home, office, or business, Camera Feeds offers a user-friendly interface and robust features to enhance your security experience. Key Features: - Intuitive Interface: Navigate effortlessly through your connected security cameras with our intuitive and user-friendly interface. View live feeds and manage settings with just a few taps. - Multi-Device Compatibility: Camera Feeds supports a wide range of security camera brands and models, ensuring compatibility with your existing surveillance system. Connect multiple cameras and monitor them all from a single, centralized app. - Real-Time Live Streaming: Experience real-time monitoring with high-definition live streaming. Stay connected to your property or premises from anywhere in the world, providing you with instant visual access to potential security events. - Remote Control and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Functionality: Take control of compatible cameras with PTZ functionality directly from the app. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a comprehensive view of your surroundings, allowing you to respond effectively to changing situations. - Multiple Protocols Supported: You can connect almost all types of IP Cameras including Onvif compatibles, simple MJpeg streams, RTSP/H264 streams and more. - Auto Detect Feature: Just give the app IP address of your camera with login information and Camera Feeds can detect video stream of the camera. *** Camera Feeds is free for up to 4 cameras, if you need to add more, you can purchase a license for unlimited cameras. Download Camera Feeds today and elevate your security monitoring experience to new heights. Enjoy the convenience of advanced features, and peace of mind, all in the palm of your hand.

About

BetterSee

Features
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BetterSee is an ad-free, minimalist app for watching iCSee and Xiongmai IP cameras — on your home Wi-Fi or from anywhere with Cloud ID. Open a camera and you get live video, tap-to-look PTZ, and a day of SD-card recordings you can scrub through. No ads. No junk. Just a clearer view of home. WATCH LIVE • Live video over your local network (RTSP) or remotely via Cloud ID • Fast dashboard with stills while streams open • Switch quality when you need a lighter stream • Landscape immersive view that keeps PTZ on screen CONTROL THE CAMERA • Tap a point on the video to look that way • Hold the on-screen stick to pan, plus zoom in and out • Recall presets, start a cruise, or zoom toward an area • Works with PTZ-capable Xiongmai / iCSee cameras PLAY BACK WHAT YOU MISSED • Scrub a full day of footage from the camera’s SD card • Jump by day, filter motion or alarm clips, and change playback speed • We do not keep a BetterSee cloud DVR — recordings stay on your camera SHARE THE HOUSEHOLD • Cameras belong to a household, not a single login • Invite family by email; members can watch, owners manage • Group cameras into rooms (kitchen, yard, garage) • Find cameras on Wi-Fi or add them with a Cloud ID BUILT TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY • No ads, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers • English, Portuguese, and Spanish • Light, dark, or system appearance • Encrypted camera passwords; account security with 2FA and passkeys COMPATIBILITY BetterSee is built for households that already use iCSee or Xiongmai cameras (Cloud ID / serial, local RTSP, and NETIP PTZ). It is an independent app and is not affiliated with iCSee, Xiongmai, or JFTech. SUBSCRIPTIONS BetterSee is free to try for 14 days on your first household. After the trial, an auto-renewable annual subscription is required to keep watching. • Standard — $19.90 per year: full access for one household you own • Premium — $39.90 per year: full access for unlimited households you own Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy policy: https://bettersee.app/privacy Support: hello@bettersee.app

Screenshots

Camera Feeds4 screens
BetterSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BetterSee at every 8 days against Camera Feeds's every 4 months. Camera Feeds's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Camera Feeds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 6 months and BetterSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Feeds ships an update every 4 months, BetterSee every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Camera Feeds versus BetterSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera FeedsBetterSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdGustavo Paiva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Camera Feeds

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Cameras for 6 Month3 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Unlimited Cameras for One Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
2 purchases

BetterSee

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Annual$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Feeds free?
Camera Feeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterSee free?
BetterSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Feeds or BetterSee have ads?
Neither Camera Feeds nor BetterSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Feeds or BetterSee?
Camera Feeds ships an update every 4 months, and BetterSee every 8 days. Most recently, Camera Feeds was updated on October 24, 2026 and BetterSee on October 24, 2026.

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