Comparison

Danale IoT vs iCSee Pro

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

Head to head
About

Danale IoT

Remotely monitor and manage your network video devices like IPC, DVR, and NVR from anywhere. Enjoy live viewing, recording, and device control with cloud storage and alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and management
  • Live video viewing
  • Snapshot and recording
  • Pan-Tilt control
  • Cloud storage support
  • Alarm message push
Features
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Under WIFI or 3G network environment, you could monitor and manage your IPC/DVR/NVR devices anytime and anywhere. 1. Plug-and-Play, easy to use 2. Free to watch, snapshot, record and Pan-Tilt control online videos 3. Support cloud storage service and alarm message push function 4. IPC/DVR/NVR, variable network devices supported

About

iCSee Pro

This network monitoring software allows users to log in via cloud or local Wi-Fi. It provides real-time video frames, remote playback, local recording, and audio monitoring capabilities for connected devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud login support
  • Real-time video frames
  • Remote video playback
  • Local recording and playback
  • Audio monitoring
  • Device password management
  • LAN device search
Features
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iCSee is a software about network monitoring,which can login by cloud or local wifi. Here is basic function: Support login with cloud technology Provide frames of real time Support remote video playback Local record and play Support snapshot and picture preview Support audio monitoring Support change device password Support search device in LAN manually

Screenshots

Danale IoT4 screens
iCSee Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCSee Pro at 2.3 against Danale IoT's 1.9. iCSee Pro also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Danale IoT's advantage is ratings volume (516 vs 93) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCSee Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danale IoT has 516 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Danale IoT's written reviews are positive against 13% of iCSee Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Danale IoT ships an update every 2 months, iCSee Pro every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Danale IoT versus iCSee Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanale IoTiCSee Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (516 ratings)2.3 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews12.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings516 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB304 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanale Inc.HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Danale IoT

All ratings516 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative82.3%

iCSee Pro

All ratings93 ratings
Positive25.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative63.4%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative74.4%

User reviews

Danale IoT

From 516 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well for monitoring
  • 📹 Good camera quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🕰️ Delayed video playback
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

iCSee Pro

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 📹 Good video quality
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔍 Reliable motion detection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
  • ⚠️ Unreliable notifications
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Cloud service paywall
  • 📽️ Playback problems

Bugs and requests

Danale IoT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not compatible with latest iOS updates
  • Login/registration process not working
  • Recorded videos not playing back properly
  • Motion detection not triggering consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Implement fast-forward option for recorded videos
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity controls
  • Allow automatic overwriting of old recordings

iCSee Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unknown error codes preventing login
  • Inconsistent camera detection and connection
  • Recorded videos not accessible through app
  • Push notifications not working as expected
  • Sudden app crashes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple TV and older iOS devices
  • Improve video playback functionality
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement two-factor authentication
  • Allow local storage and viewing without cloud

In-app purchases

None

Danale IoT

No in-app purchases

None

iCSee Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Danale IoT free?
Danale IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCSee Pro free?
iCSee Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Danale IoT or iCSee Pro?
iCSee Pro is rated higher. Danale IoT averages 1.9 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while iCSee Pro averages 2.3 from 93 ratings.
Do Danale IoT or iCSee Pro have ads?
Both Danale IoT and iCSee Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Danale IoT or iCSee Pro?
Danale IoT ships an update every 2 months, and iCSee Pro every 9 days. Most recently, Danale IoT was updated on September 24, 2026 and iCSee Pro on September 24, 2026.

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