Amcrest View Pro vs FTC Tracker
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!
FTC Tracker
This app provides comprehensive information for FIRST Tech Challenge participants and fans. Track events, view team rankings, analyze match scores, and utilize scouting tools to record observations and strategies. Customize your experience with themes and switch between seasons effortlessly.
- Event tracking
- Team exploration
- Live rankings and scores
- Advancement tab
- Detailed score breakdowns
- Scouting tools
- Customizable themes
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Stay connected to the world of FTC with FTC Tracker — the all-in-one app for teams, scouts, and fans of the FIRST Tech Challenge. Track events, explore teams, and stay up to date with live rankings and match results — all in one place. See which teams are advancing to the playoffs with the new Advancement tab, and analyze match performance with detailed score breakdowns. With a modern SwiftUI design and smooth performance, FTC Tracker makes it easy to find precisely what you need fast. Utilize the built-in scouting tools to jot down notes, record match observations, and keep track of standout robots and effective strategies. Customize your experience with light or dark themes, and switch between FTC seasons instantly. Whether you're preparing for your next competition or just exploring the community, FTC Tracker keeps you informed, organized, and ready for the next match. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTC Tracker at 100% against Amcrest View Pro's 27%. FTC Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Amcrest View Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 12). On price and ads 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. FTC Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Amcrest View Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
FTC Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro has 2.4K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of FTC Tracker's.
Amcrest View Pro ships an update every 3 months, FTC Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amcrest View Pro | FTC Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (2.4K ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Jacob Lerner |
Customer experience
Amcrest View Pro
FTC Tracker
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
FTC Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest View Pro
No in-app purchases
FTC Tracker
- FTC Tracker Pro$3.991 Month
