Amcrest View Pro vs Scrypted
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest View Pro
This application connects with Amcrest IP cameras and HDCVI DVR/NVR systems. It allows users to configure their cameras and view live feeds from any location globally.
- Connects to Amcrest IP cameras
- Supports HDCVI DVR & NVR systems
- Remote camera configuration
- Global live camera viewing
- Easy setup
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest IP Cameras as well as HDCVI DVR & NVR systems. Configure your cameras together with the Amcrest View app to see your cameras from anywhere in the world!
Scrypted
This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.
- ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
- Remote live stream and recording access
- Real-time motion alerts
- Smart search for footage
- Multi-device synchronization
- User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 5.0 against Amcrest View Pro's 2.7. Scrypted also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Amcrest View Pro's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro has 2.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Amcrest View Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.
Amcrest View Pro ships an update every 3 months, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amcrest View Pro | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (2.4K ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Vysor, Inc. |
Customer experience
Amcrest View Pro
Scrypted
Bugs and requests
Amcrest View Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to access playback or settings
- Cameras disappear from the app at random times
- PTZ functions no longer work
- Push notifications have stopped working
- Difficulty reconnecting cameras to new WiFi networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to customize motion detection settings
- Improve playback functionality and timeline controls
- Implement better support for multiple cameras
- Allow firmware updates through the app
- Optimize app for larger iPhone screens
Scrypted
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest View Pro
No in-app purchases
Scrypted
No in-app purchases
