# SoCatch

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id934726476](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id934726476)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id934726476`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jesse Stone
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (67 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.89
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2014-11-13
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/socatch/id934726476)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/991202f65878d222529178c96fdc258b](https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/991202f65878d222529178c96fdc258b)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #186,370 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id934726476)