Comparison

EYE4 NVR vs NetSee

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

Head to head
About

EYE4 NVR

This remote monitoring software enables users to view live video feeds from their devices over various network connections. It offers features like P2P connection, multi-channel viewing, PTZ control, and remote playback. Users can also manage device settings and access local recordings.

Highlights
  • Remote video viewing over Wi-Fi/2G/3G/4G
  • P2P network penetration and QR code scanning
  • Multi-channel preview and switching
  • PTZ control and preset management
  • Remote playback and real-time alarms
  • Local image and video viewing
Features
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EYE4 NVR is remote monitoring client software with below functions. 1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI, 2G, 3G, 4G video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection function; 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos, open sound, voice talk, stream switch functions; 5, the software supports ptz's up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control, preset, cruise, pattern and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports real-time alarm function; 8, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 9, the software supports local image and local video viewing; 10, the software supports muti-view preview function; 11, the software support favorites and play history functions; 12, the software support update device’s local setting function;

About

NetSee

Monitor your cloud cameras remotely with real-time video, playback, and recording. Receive alarm notifications and control PTZ functions. Enjoy HD video streaming with intelligent cloud technology.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Remote video playback
  • Video recording and snapshot
  • Alarm function
  • HD video streaming
  • PTZ control
  • Video zoom-in
Features
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NetSee is a free application for new generation cloud camera, it is used for remote video monitor. The app features are as below: 1.Users can check real time video and playback remotely any time,any place. 2.The app supports remote video recording and image snapshot. 3.The app supports alarm function. 4. With intelligent stream media cloud technology, 720p HD video can be real-time transferred. 5.Support video image zoom-in. 6.Users can record video manually on live video and playback video interface. And the video recorded manually can be checked on album. 7.The app can control PTZ.

Screenshots

EYE4 NVR1 screens
NetSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetSee at 20% against EYE4 NVR's 0%. NetSee also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). EYE4 NVR's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EYE4 NVR ships an update every 13 months, NetSee every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EYE4 NVR versus NetSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEYE4 NVRNetSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Ithink Imagination Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

EYE4 NVR

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

NetSee

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

EYE4 NVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NetSee

Reported bugs

45 issues
  • Camera will not bind with app
  • Loses WiFi signal
  • Half the cameras don't connect
  • App doesn't connect
  • Cannot connect cameras at new address/phone number
Show 40 more
  • WiFi hacked along with cameras
  • No video found when alerts are present
  • Requests Chinese phone number for verification
  • Phone speaker connection disabled for bonding tones
  • App freezes
  • Camera constantly offline
  • App not connecting to cameras
  • Cannot set up motion recording
  • Cannot flip image if camera is upside down
  • Cannot re-connect camera after power loss or removal from app
  • Stubborn and difficult to reconnect to WiFi
  • Motion detector too sensitive, records constantly
  • Constant vibrate alert from motion detection
  • App keeps freezing
  • Camera always offline
  • App unstable
  • Update failure, does not sign in
  • Cameras stopped connecting after update
  • Cannot get through for support
  • No iPhone X support
  • Playback does not work
  • Cannot scroll through recorded content
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot sign up, 'service busy'
  • Does not respond to commands, very slow
  • Camera going offline
  • Sound wave linking issues
  • App shows microphone icon for cameras without speakers
  • Network Exception errors
  • Won't log into account
  • No motion detection level settings
  • Cannot have motion alerts without alarm sounding
  • Camera movement controls are near impossible/laggy
  • Drops connection constantly
  • Trouble logging in
  • Buffering for a long time but never connects
  • Email verification code not received
  • App does not load camera
  • Internet cannot connect, incorrect WiFi password message (when it's correct)
  • Rotation problem, rotates more than expected

Requested features

15 requests
  • Automatically record on motion
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity settings
  • Option for silent alarm or less deafening tones
  • Zone settings for motion detection
  • Easier pan and zoom controls
Show 10 more
  • Ability to set more than one alarm timed setting
  • Support for iPad/tablet screens
  • Improve camera movement controls
  • Fix rotation issues
  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Improve playback functionality (fast forward/rewind)
  • Send notifications for motion detection
  • Alarm to continue until no movement detected
  • Direct sharing from alarm recording files

In-app purchases

None

EYE4 NVR

No in-app purchases

None

NetSee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EYE4 NVR free?
EYE4 NVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetSee free?
NetSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EYE4 NVR or NetSee have ads?
Neither EYE4 NVR nor NetSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EYE4 NVR or NetSee?
EYE4 NVR ships an update every 13 months, and NetSee every 4 months. Most recently, EYE4 NVR was updated on October 9, 2026 and NetSee on October 15, 2026.

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