Home Cameras vs GuardFrame CCTV

Monitor all your IP cameras live with Home Cameras — the fast, private camera viewer for iPhone. Connect any security camera, NVR, DVR, or CCTV system using RTSP, HTTP, HLS, MJPEG, or RTMP streams with H.264 and H.265 support. No cloud account, no subscriptions — direct, private access to your surveillance cameras. Powered by VLC. FEATURES • Multi-camera grid — Watch all your cameras simultaneously in an adaptive, responsive layout. • Full-screen mode — Double-tap any feed to go full screen; tap the camera name to switch cameras; swipe down or tap × to exit. • Pinch to zoom — Zoom into any live stream up to 10× and pan with two fingers. • Camera discovery — Scan your local network to automatically find ONVIF-compatible cameras. • Audio control — Mute or adjust volume per camera directly from the grid. • Snapshot — Save a still frame from any camera to your photo library. • Export — Back up your camera list to a file with a single tap. • Per-camera settings — Set credentials, force TCP, and tune stream caching per camera. • Auto-recovery — Streams reconnect automatically after network interruptions. • Pull to refresh — Pull down on the camera grid to restart all streams at once. • Picture in Picture (Pro) — Float any camera in an overlay window while using other apps. • UniFi Protect (Pro) — Import cameras directly from a UniFi Protect NVR. • HQ / LQ switching (Pro) — Toggle between high- and low-quality streams per camera. • Live data stats (Pro) — Real-time bitrate (KB/s) and FPS badge per camera tile. • Advanced grid layout (Pro) — Choose 1–4 columns in portrait and landscape; adjust margins to your liking. • Import (Pro) — Restore or move your camera list from a backup file. • Unlimited cameras (Pro) — The free version supports up to 5 active cameras at a time; Pro removes the limit. HOME CAMERAS PRO Unlock all Pro features with a one-time purchase. New users get a free 7-day trial — no payment required upfront. Works with any RTSP-compatible IP camera — home security cameras, surveillance systems, professional NVR and DVR setups, and more. No vendor lock-in, no cloud required. Available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.

GuardFrame CCTV turns your iPhone or iPad into a simple, modern CCTV monitoring station for compatible RTSP/H.264 cameras. Connect IP cameras from different manufacturers, view them together on a live CCTV wall, record important moments, and use GuardFrame Cloud to keep recordings available when you need them. GuardFrame CCTV is built for everyday monitoring at home and for flexible professional use in shops, offices, warehouses, garages, transport, construction sites, hospitality spaces, and other places where video supervision matters. Live CCTV Wall View saved RTSP cameras in one clean wall layout. Quickly check which cameras are online, refresh streams after network changes, and open a larger live preview when you need more detail. RTSP Camera Support Add compatible RTSP/H.264 camera streams using standard RTSP URLs. GuardFrame CCTV is designed to work with many IP cameras, DVRs, and NVR sources that provide compatible RTSP streams. Local Recording Record live camera streams directly on your device and keep important clips organized by camera. GuardFrame Cloud Sign in to GuardFrame Cloud to upload, download, share, and manage recordings. Camera sync helps keep your saved camera list available across your devices. Secure Camera Management Save camera names, RTSP URLs, and optional authentication details. Passwords are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and are not embedded into the visible RTSP URL. Clean Modern Interface A focused design makes monitoring faster: large camera cards, clear online/offline status, quick refresh controls, and simple tabs for CCTV Wall, Cameras, Recordings, Cloud, and Settings. GuardFrame CCTV is useful for: • Home entrances, yards, garages, and apartments • Retail shops, offices, and storage rooms • Small businesses and service locations • Transport, parking, and temporary sites • Any setup where compatible RTSP cameras are already installed Important compatibility note: GuardFrame CCTV supports compatible RTSP over TCP/H.264 video streams. Camera availability and stream quality depend on your camera model, network, RTSP URL, authentication settings, and connection stability. Take control of your camera streams in one place with GuardFrame CCTV.