Comparison

SwannView Link. vs TIGERSECU HD VIEWER

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

Head to head
About

SwannView Link.

View live feeds from Swann NVR/DVR systems on your mobile device. Access stored recordings, capture video clips, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Optimized for current hardware for best performance.

Highlights
  • Live multi-channel camera viewing (up to 16)
  • Playback stored DVR/NVR recordings
  • Capture live video clips
  • Save still images
  • Remote PTZ camera control
  • Configure settings remotely
Features
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SwannView Link: Live Swann NVR/DVR viewing on your iPhone SwannView Link supports the following features: Configure many settings from your handset or tablet Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on tablets) Play back stored recordings from your DVR or NVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Capture video from your camera live view to your Phone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your Phone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Some features may be degraded or not work on older DVRs or iOS hardware. Current model handsets and tablets are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing of more than 8 cameras at once. Check out the updated manual for the new app here: http://support.swann.com/ and search for SwannView Link Currently supported NVR and DVR models (x will be 4, 8 or 16 channel depending on your model): Current Model series: NVK-485 NVK-480 NVRx-7400 NVRx-7300 NVRx-7285 DVRx-4750 DVRx-4550 DVRx-1580 EasyView GuardianEye Previous model series: Some app features may not be optimized DVRx-4600 DVRx-4400 NVK-470 NVK-460 NVRx-7085 NVRx-7082 NVRx-7072 Legacy model series: Performance may be degraded or some advanced features may not work correctly or at all DVRx-4200 DVRx-4100 DVRx-4000 DVRx-3450 DVRx-3425 DVRx-3250 DVRx-3200 DVRx-3100 DVRx-3000 DVRx-1450 DVRx-1425 DVRx-1260 DVRx-1250 HDR6-8000 HDR4-8200 DVR16-1000 SwannSecure WiFi Monitoring System Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann NVR/DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your NVR/DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, visit http://support.swann.com For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

About

TIGERSECU HD VIEWER

Access and monitor your TIGERSECU DVR security system remotely. View live footage, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts from anywhere in the world. Supports various TIGERSECU DVR models for comprehensive home security.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR footage viewing
  • Live view and playback
  • PTZ control and zoom
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Supports multiple DVR models
  • Landscape and non-landscape modes
Features
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View your DVR footage remotely in seconds. Our remote viewing apps automatically connects your TIGERSECU DVR Security System for viewing online from anywhere in the world in one easy step. As a leader in the home security space, TIGERSECU offers products to help you and your loved ones feel safe, no matter where you are. With the TIGERSECU remote viewing apps, it's simple to check in on what you care about, from anywhere. TIGERSECU HD Viewer supports the following TIGERSECU Models: TIGERSECU Super HD 1080P Series TIGERSECU Professional HD 5MP Series CHere remote viewer app supports the following TIGERSECU Models: TIGERSECU D1 TIGERSECU Full HD 1080P Series Our remote viewing apps help you: • Live view, playback, backup, PTZ control, zoom in and out • Supports landscape and non-landscape viewing mode • Supports multiple TIGERSECU 2MP and 5MP DVRs • Push alert notification when motion is detected

Screenshots

SwannView Link.4 screens
TIGERSECU HD VIEWER3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TIGERSECU HD VIEWER at 2.1 against SwannView Link.'s 1.9. TIGERSECU HD VIEWER also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 6%). SwannView Link.'s advantage is ratings volume (369 vs 114) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, update cadence, 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

TIGERSECU HD VIEWER holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 369 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of SwannView Link.'s written reviews are positive against 17% of TIGERSECU HD VIEWER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwannView Link. ships an update every 3 months, TIGERSECU HD VIEWER every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SwannView Link. versus TIGERSECU HD VIEWER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwannView Link.TIGERSECU HD VIEWER
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (369 ratings)2.1 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews17.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings369 — better114
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdTIGERSECU, Inc.

Customer experience

SwannView Link.

All ratings366 ratings
Positive18.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative77.9%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive6.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.9%

TIGERSECU HD VIEWER

All ratings102 ratings
Positive22.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative73.0%

Bugs and requests

SwannView Link.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login failures
  • Inability to view recordings
  • Inconsistent camera streaming
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved playback controls with fast forward/rewind
  • Push notifications for motion detection
  • Compatibility updates for latest iOS versions
  • iPad-optimized interface

TIGERSECU HD VIEWER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SwannView Link.

No in-app purchases

None

TIGERSECU HD VIEWER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwannView Link. free?
SwannView Link. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TIGERSECU HD VIEWER free?
TIGERSECU HD VIEWER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwannView Link. or TIGERSECU HD VIEWER?
TIGERSECU HD VIEWER is rated higher. SwannView Link. averages 1.9 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while TIGERSECU HD VIEWER averages 2.1 from 114 ratings.
Do SwannView Link. or TIGERSECU HD VIEWER have ads?
Neither SwannView Link. nor TIGERSECU HD VIEWER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwannView Link. or TIGERSECU HD VIEWER?
SwannView Link. ships an update every 3 months, and TIGERSECU HD VIEWER every 5 months. Most recently, SwannView Link. was updated on November 1, 2026 and TIGERSECU HD VIEWER on November 3, 2026.

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