ControlCam vs Sharpvue iVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlCam
This mobile application functions as a wireless video intercom system, enabling two-way voice communication and remote door release. It allows users to control their doors from anywhere via a smart device with a WiFi, 3G, or 4G connection. The system supports multiple users and features HD camera capabilities with night vision.
- Two-way voice communication
- Remote door releasing
- HD camera with night vision
- Picture memory & video recording
- Support for multiple users
- DIY installation
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ControlCam is a mobile wireless video intercom system that support Two-way voice communication and remote door releasing. The application is available mobile phone and tablet. With WiFi/3G/4G connection, intercom and door release all remotely controlled by your smart phone or tablet, no matter where the location you are, even you are away from home. DIY installation, simple operation. Features include: -Quick and easy DIY installation and setup -Support 3G/4G/WiFi Connection -Instant incoming call alert -Dual way communication -Remote door releasing -HD Camera -Pictury memory & video recording -Wifi enabled or wired router -Antenna and outdoor station separated -Support multiple Users -Night vision -Code access
Sharpvue iVision
This cloud-based video surveillance software simplifies installation and maintenance for IP cameras. It offers advanced control features, in-camera analytics, and AI-powered object search for efficient monitoring.
- Connect via Wifi or Data
- View live and archived video
- Smart Motion search
- PTZ camera control
- Customizable push notifications
- AI object search (Color, Vehicle, Person, License Plate)
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iVISION CVMS is a cloud video surveillance software that is instantly usable, simple to install and maintain, and works exactly the way you expect. iVISION CVMS software automatically discovers thousands of IP cameras from hundreds of manufacturers with features like advanced PTZ control, in-camera analytics, universal fisheye dewarping, two-way audio and I/O support in order to support your preferred camera vendor. Download & Learn more at https://sharpvue.com/cloud-video-management-system/ --- FEATURES --- * CONNECT - via Wifi or Data connection to local, remote, or Sharpvue Cloud connected Sharpvue iVision systems. * VIEW - live thumbnails, live video, archived video, and layouts * SEARCH - using keywords, the calendar, the flex timeline, or Smart Motion * CONTROL - PTZ cameras, Dewarp Fisheye Lenses, 2-Way Audio, Soft Triggers, and more. * GET NOTIFIED - create custom push notifications to alert you to critical events. * AI - Sharpvue customer Computer Vision Analytics, allows you to search via Color, Vehicle, Person, License Plate or other objects.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharpvue iVision at 100% against ControlCam's 20%. Sharpvue iVision also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). ControlCam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sharpvue iVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ControlCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sharpvue iVision's.
ControlCam ships an update every 2 months, Sharpvue iVision every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlCam | Sharpvue iVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Langtao Digital Co., Ltd. | SharpvueCam |
Customer experience
ControlCam
Sharpvue iVision
In-app purchases
ControlCam
No in-app purchases
Sharpvue iVision
No in-app purchases
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