2Watch vs GuardFrame CCTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2Watch
Stream video from various devices like HDVR, NVR, IP cameras, and PCs to your iOS device. Supports multiple protocols and codecs, with features for live viewing, playback, recording, and PTZ control.
- Stream video from HDVR, NVR, and IP cameras
- Supports multiple streaming protocols (HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, MMS)
- Supports various media codecs (H264, MP3, AAC, WMV)
- Fullscreen viewing and customizable multi-screen layouts
- Live and playback viewing modes
- Record video and save screenshots locally
- PTZ control for compatible cameras
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The project 2Watch arises from the need to view, on iOS devices, video streams, from HDVR, NVR and SDI systems connected to the Internet that use the port 34567 as default to stream video. 2Watch is also able to stream audio / video from different devices connected to the Internet, such as IP cameras, PC, Web TV, streaming server, etc. etc. in fullscreen mode. - Supported streaming protocols: HTTP Progressive Streaming, HTTP Live Streaming, RTMP - RTMPS - RTMPE with connection parameters, UMS, Real RTSP, Windows Media RTSP, MMS, MMSH, RTP, ... - Media codecs supported: H264, MP3, AAC, WMV, WMA, VP6, MP4 ..... - Media containers supported: MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, MP3, AAC, .... 2Watch can connect to multiple devices and organize different screens that display video from different devices, can also view recorded video locally or remotely on the devices. Customizing Views Making connections with custom views Views in Live or Playback Ability to search by date or event Possibility of recording on the local video or images. Free + ad version: 1. Vision single-screen or multiscreen scrollable. 2. Managing multiple dvr, aggregation (views) of streams from different DVR. 3. Saving local screenshots of video streams. 4. Recording video locally. 5. Playback of recordings remote. 6. Control PTZ 7. Settings quality and smooth video in fullscreen mode 2Watch uses the ffmpeg libraries (Copyright (c) 2000-2008 Fabrice Bellard, et al.) FFmpeg is a free software released under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html. FFmpeg is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard, originator of the FFmpeg project. The source code for FFmpeg can be found on the FFmpeg website. (ffmpeg.org)
GuardFrame CCTV
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 2Watch at none against GuardFrame CCTV's shown. 2Watch also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 2Watch | GuardFrame CCTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGY S.R.L. | Yevhenii Kolesnyk |
In-app purchases
2Watch
No in-app purchases
GuardFrame CCTV
No in-app purchases









