Amcrest View Lite for iPad vs Scrypted
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
Monitor your Amcrest HDCVI camera DVR and NVR systems remotely. Configure your cameras to view live feeds from anywhere in the world.
- Remote camera viewing
- Configure DVR and NVR systems
- Live feed access
- Global accessibility
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest HDCVI Camera 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 Lite for iPad's 2.1. Scrypted also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Amcrest View Lite for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Amcrest View Lite for iPad's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.
Amcrest View Lite for iPad ships an update every 5 months, Scrypted every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amcrest View Lite for iPad | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Vysor, Inc. |
Customer experience
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
Scrypted
In-app purchases
Amcrest View Lite for iPad
No in-app purchases
Scrypted
No in-app purchases
Questions
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