# XMEye vs iCarView

The clearest difference is rating: iCarView at 5.0 against XMEye's 2.9. iCarView also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). XMEye's advantage is ratings volume (879 vs 1) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iCarView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMEye has 879 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of XMEye's written reviews are positive against 0% of iCarView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, iCarView every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XMEye | iCarView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarview/id1064405427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **11.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) | [ICARVISIONS(SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500826371) |

## What reviewers say

### XMEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and playback. This app allows you to manage your devices, record footage locally, and even communicate through bidirectional talk.

**Highlights:** Real-time live view, Remote playback, Local recording, Bidirectional talk, PTZ control, QR code scanning for device add

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast app
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Poor video quality
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🙈 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password problems
- Inability to access cameras remotely
- Playback and recording not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remote access from anywhere
- Improved video playback controls
- Better motion detection alerts


### iCarView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarview/id1064405427)

This utility app integrates vehicle monitoring, GPS tracking, route playback, and video preview into a single client. It provides a comprehensive solution for managing and viewing your vehicle's data and activity remotely.

**Highlights:** Vehicle monitoring, GPS positioning, Route playback, Video preview, Integrated client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XMEye free?

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

### Is iCarView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XMEye or iCarView?

iCarView is rated higher. XMEye averages 2.9 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while iCarView averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XMEye or iCarView have ads?

XMEye shows ads; iCarView does not.

### Which is updated more often, XMEye or iCarView?

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, and iCarView every 4 weeks. Most recently, XMEye was updated on September 27, 2026 and iCarView on July 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*