Comparison

2Watch vs RTSP & IP Camera Viewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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)

About

RTSP & IP Camera Viewer

View live feeds from your RTSP and ONVIF IP cameras directly on your device. This app offers a private, local control center for home security, baby monitors, and business surveillance without cloud reliance.

Highlights
  • Local network streaming
  • Multi-camera live grid
  • Automatic ONVIF discovery
  • Secure credential storage
  • Cycle/wall-display mode
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Recording and playback
Features
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RTSP Viewer Pro: Watch your IP cameras live, all in one place. Turn your phone or tablet into a simple, private control center for your security cameras. RTSP Viewer connects directly to your RTSP and ONVIF cameras over your local network — no cloud account, no subscription, no third-party servers between you and your feeds. Add a camera in seconds, watch every stream in a live grid, and tap any feed to go full-screen. Built for home CCTV, IP cameras, NVRs, baby monitors, pet cams, workshops, storefronts, and 24/7 wall displays. WHY RTSP VIEWER - 100% local — your video never leaves your network - No cloud, no account, no tracking - Works with any standard RTSP or ONVIF camera - Clean, fast, ad-free interface KEY FEATURES Multi-camera live grid — Watch all your cameras at once. Switch between large, medium, and small layouts, or let it auto-arrange. Reorder cameras with a simple drag. Automatic ONVIF discovery — Find compatible cameras on your network automatically, so you don't have to hunt for RTSP URLs. Secure credential storage — Passwords are encrypted in your device's Keystore, never in plain text. Your logins stay protected. Cycle / wall-display mode — Rotate through your cameras one by one on a configurable timer, with a live clock — perfect for a dedicated monitor or an old tablet on the wall. Picture-in-Picture — Keep a camera playing in a floating window while you use other apps. Always On — Keep the screen awake for unattended, round-the-clock monitoring. Recording — Capture footage from your cameras and play it back on a timeline. Smart reconnect — Stays calm during brief drops and reconnects automatically, so a quick blip never spams you with errors. Backup & restore — Export and import your camera setup to move between devices. PERFECT FOR • Home security and CCTV monitoring • IP camera and NVR live viewing • Baby, pet, elderly, and nanny cams • Small business, office, and shop surveillance • A dedicated wall-mounted camera dashboard WORKS WITH Any camera that supports the standard RTSP protocol or ONVIF — including Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, Wyze (RTSP), TP-Link Tapo, and most generic IP/CCTV cameras. Just add the camera's RTSP URL or let ONVIF discovery find it for you. FREE & PRO Watch up to 2 cameras completely free. Upgrade to Pro to add up to 50 cameras and unlock Cycle wall-display mode, Picture-in-Picture, and backup/restore. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase — no hidden fees. PRIVACY FIRST RTSP Viewer runs entirely on your local network. There's no cloud middleman, no data harvesting, and no ads. Your cameras, your footage, your control. Download RTSP Viewer Pro and see everything at a glance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

2Watch4 screens
RTSP & IP Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RTSP & IP Camera Viewer at 5.0 against 2Watch's 1.0. RTSP & IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 2Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RTSP & IP Camera Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 2Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RTSP & IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of 2Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of RTSP & IP Camera Viewer's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
2Watch versus RTSP & IP Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2WatchRTSP & IP Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB89 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperADVANCED MEDIA TECHNOLOGY S.R.L.UAUA Limited

Customer experience

2Watch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

RTSP & IP Camera Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2Watch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RTSP & IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • RTSP VIewer Pro Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • RTSP Viewer Pro Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • RTSP Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is 2Watch free?
2Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTSP & IP Camera Viewer free?
RTSP & IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2Watch or RTSP & IP Camera Viewer?
RTSP & IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. 2Watch averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RTSP & IP Camera Viewer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do 2Watch or RTSP & IP Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither 2Watch nor RTSP & IP Camera Viewer shows ads.

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