# IPEYE CCTV vs iCSee

The clearest difference is rating: IPEYE CCTV at 4.6 against iCSee's 4.1. IPEYE CCTV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). iCSee's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 71) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCSee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IPEYE CCTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

IPEYE CCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCSee has 2.6K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IPEYE CCTV's written reviews are positive against 18% of iCSee's.

IPEYE CCTV ships an update weekly, iCSee every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPEYE CCTV | iCSee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeye-cctv/id866641177/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icsee/id1130153523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPEYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259406604) | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) |

## What reviewers say

### IPEYE CCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeye-cctv/id866641177)

Access your CCTV cameras remotely from any device. View live broadcasts, store recordings securely in the cloud, and receive activity notifications. Supports cameras from various manufacturers with H.264/H.265 format.

**Highlights:** Remote CCTV camera access, Live broadcast viewing, Cloud recording storage, Activity notifications, Camera settings editing, Map view for cameras

**In-app purchases:** none


### iCSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icsee/id1130153523)

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. Users can also manage device passwords and search for devices on their local network.

**Highlights:** Cloud and local Wi-Fi login, Real-time video frames, Remote video playback, Local recording and playback, Audio monitoring, Device password management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Alarm Storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30 Day Alarm Storage | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and reliable
- 🔒 Good security features
- 📸 High-quality images
- 💡 Useful features like motion tracking
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow video playback and loading times
- 💰 Aggressive advertising and paywall for features
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with network changes

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline
- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inability to view recorded footage
- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable ads
- Improve video playback and scrubbing functionality
- Allow customization of motion detection zones
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPEYE CCTV free?

IPEYE CCTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iCSee free?

iCSee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IPEYE CCTV or iCSee?

IPEYE CCTV is rated higher. IPEYE CCTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while iCSee averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do IPEYE CCTV or iCSee have ads?

iCSee shows ads; IPEYE CCTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, IPEYE CCTV or iCSee?

IPEYE CCTV ships an update weekly, and iCSee every 9 days. Most recently, IPEYE CCTV was updated on September 24, 2026 and iCSee on September 26, 2026.

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