SoCatch

Name: SoCatch
Rating: 2.8 (67 reviews)
Author: Jesse Stone

By: Jesse Stone

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Features & Capabilities

SoCatch is a Chrome extension that serves as a DVR remote viewer for IP cameras using H.264/H.265. It supports viewing in portrait or landscape mode after configuring IP, port, username, and password.

Features include live view, time and event search and playback, PTZ control, zoom, relay control, and file backups. It provides quick setup and secure remote viewing from Chrome.

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By:

Jesse Stone

Rating:

2.80

(67)

Version:

6.89 Last updated: 2026-02-03

Version code:

881482792

Creation date:

2014-11-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

28.60MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 211,234 ▼ 504

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Developed by:

Jesse Stone

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/socatch/id934726476

User Reviews

Reviews show SoCatch works for some users but is plagued by update-induced connection/login failures, instability, and remote-access problems. Many users struggle with external access, port forwarding, and compatibility with iOS/macOS. UI/UX criticisms exist, and support is often lacking. A minority report positive experiences and updates that fix issues, but overall reliability remains a concern for multi-DVR setups.

Pros

Positive sentiment from users and some corporate customers, indicating value when the app works.
Updates have fixed critical connectivity issues, such as iOS 16 DVR connectivity in newer versions.
The app is used in professional surveillance contexts, showing it has practical utility in real deployments.

Cons

Frequent connection and login failures after updates, with many reports of 'cannot connect to DVR' and sign-in errors.
Stability and reliability problems, including app crashes and gradual performance deterioration.
Difficulties with external access and port forwarding (external IP, custom ports) that prevent remote viewing.
Compatibility issues across iOS/macOS devices and specific hardware (iPhone 14, iOS 16, Mac OS).
Limited or unresponsive developer support for user questions and issues.

Recent reviews

Save of schedule just does not work. Its like it was never finished. Its also totally missing from the Android version. This is needed if you dont want to be annoyed from all those notifications during times when you know there is going to be motion detected and dont want to be notified.

by S-*****, 2025-07-25

The app it self works fine but the app, app logo, and basic look of the app looks cheap. I was expecting something a little more sophisticated looking.