Comparison

WCCTV View vs LVT

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

Head to head
About

WCCTV View

Access live video feeds and review local archives from your Wireless CCTV systems. Remotely control PTZ cameras, relays, and manage your video systems. Offers efficient video compression for high frame rates even on low bandwidth connections.

Highlights
  • Live video transmission
  • Remote archive evaluation
  • PTZ camera control
  • Relay control
  • High frame rates at low bandwidth
  • Arming/Disarming of video systems
Features
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WCCTV View is an operation and alarm verification CCTV software for iPhone iPod touch and iPad. The software enables live video transmission of a practically unlimited number of Wireless CCTV video recording and transmission systems as well as the remote evaluation of the local video archives. Apart from that the software offers remote control of PTZ and dome cameras and relays. The Wireless CCTV own, particularly effective picture compression (HTcompress) provides high frame rates, also at low bandwidths. - Live video transmission, camera switching and 4-step adjustment of image quality for higher frame rate. - Video archive evaluation with search criteria (date, time or event) - Transmission of up to 12 fps - Communication: with iPhone and iPad using UMTS/3G, HSDPA, W-CDMA, WLAN and with iPod touch using WLAN connection - Remote control of PTZ systems (pan, tilt, zoom) - Remote control of relays (e.g. lights, barriers, doors) - Audio support (listening) in live image mode - Digital Zoom with IP cameras - Arming/Disarming of HeiTel video systems - Adding, altering and deletion of transmitter list entries - Simple installation and intuitive operation - Portrait and landscape modes - Camera change with finger gestures - Optional inverse PTZ control possible - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad with iOS 3.2 or higher - Free updates Note: For audio transmission the Speex Library is used: © 2002-2003, Jean-Marc Valin/Xiph.Org Foundation, http://www.xiph.org/licenses/bsd/speex/

About

LVT

Monitor your business security cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. Stream live video, control camera pan, tilt, and zoom, and play audio through your unit's loudspeaker. Manage your entire security network in one app.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio playback
  • Remote light control
  • Multi-unit management
  • Persistent login
Features
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A first for enterprise security systems, the LVT app allows you to monitor your LiveView Technologies (LVT) cameras from virtually anywhere in the world. Fast, reliable streaming ensures that you know what is happening at your business at any time, no matter where you are. Controls within the app allow you to pan, tilt, and zoom your cameras and stream video live. You can easily jump between multiple LVT Mobile Surveillance Units to manage your entire security network in one app. The LVT app is available to LVT customers only. Control cameras remotely—Choose what you see with in-app navigation. Easily pan, tilt, and zoom each of the cameras on your Live Unit for an optimized view of your property. Navigate between cameras—Jump between cameras on the same unit or even jump between units with just a few clicks. Play audio—Play recorded messages and quick sounds through your unit’s loudspeaker. Deter unwanted visitors with a warning or play reminders for your employees. Turn on the lights—Light up your parking lot or property. Simply click to turn on your unit’s flood or the strobe lights. Locate your LVT Live Units—Easily find your Live Units by searching for them by name, number, or location. Or you can use the map to select different units. Stay logged in—The app remembers you! Persistent login allows you to quickly get to your security feeds. Use light or dark mode—Toggle between light and dark mode for an optimal viewing experience.

Screenshots

WCCTV View4 screens
LVT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LVT at 3.9 against WCCTV View's 2.7. LVT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 41 months). WCCTV View's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

LVT holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WCCTV View ships an update every 41 months, LVT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WCCTV View versus LVT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWCCTV ViewLVT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWIRELESS C C T V LTDLive View Technologies

Customer experience

WCCTV View

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

LVT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

WCCTV View

No in-app purchases

None

LVT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WCCTV View free?
WCCTV View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LVT free?
LVT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WCCTV View or LVT?
LVT is rated higher. WCCTV View averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while LVT averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do WCCTV View or LVT have ads?
Neither WCCTV View nor LVT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WCCTV View or LVT?
WCCTV View ships an update every 41 months, and LVT every 6 weeks. Most recently, WCCTV View was updated on October 7, 2026 and LVT on October 13, 2026.

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