# GV-Eye

> Remote IP camera viewer and management for GeoVision devices and software. (iPhone/iPad app by GeoVision inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,630 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976/reviews.md

## What is GV?

GV-Eye is a free remote view application, you can connect to GeoVision IP devices and software from your iOS mobile devices to remotely watch live view, play back recordings, trigger outputs, take snapshots and more.
For questions or suggestions, contact GeoVision Support at support@geovision.com.tw

Features
- QR code scan for connecting to GeoVision software and IP devices (Paid Service)
- MJPEG, H.264, H.265 codec at up to 4000 x 3000 resolution
- Live display of multiple channels
- Enable recording to the connected IP devices and software
- Address book to save connection info for quick and direct access
- Two-way audio
- Video playback
- PTZ controls such as presets, focus, zoom and speed- Force output devices to send alarms- Camera list share via QR code- 360 degree mode and VR mode supported for GV-VR360
- Fisheye dewarping for GeoVision fisheye cameras
- Edge management for configuring IP address, device names and assigning storage paths

## Key features

- Remote live view
- Playback recordings
- Trigger outputs
- Take snapshots
- QR code connection
- Two-way audio
- PTZ controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 GB | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative camera controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⚠️ Unreliable playback and recording
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cameras not loading or going offline
- Playback not working after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Most requested features**

- Add timeline-based playback
- Improve multi-camera support
- Implement motion detection alerts
- Optimize for larger screen devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Decent Hardware, Disappointing App

*2026-08-17, version 3.7.0*

GeoVision, please—for the love of everything—fix this app. Take some notes from Hikvision’s Hik-Connect app. Everything on Hik-Connect loads quickly and works reliably, and I rarely had any issues with it.

I’ve only had my new GeoVision system for a few days, and I already miss the Hikvision system at my old retail location. I’m disappointed that Hikvision equipment is restricted in the U.S., because that is the only reason I switched brands.

The GeoVision hardware may be great, but the mobile app experience needs major improvement, especially loading speed, reliability, and constantly having to bind the device again.”

### 1/5 — why

*2025-08-15, version 3.4.1*

play-back doesn’t work anymore, my app freezing wheel spinning very disappointing

### 3/5 — 请增加动态波形

*2025-08-02, version 3.4.1*

回看的时候，不现实被捕捉到的动态波形，一点一点回看，实在太不方便了，应该是有捕捉到人的时候，有清晰的波形才方便使用啊，希望下次更新能增加该功能

### 1/5 — Been using gv-eye for years & it crashes all the time.

*2025-01-26, version 3.4.0*

This app is okay. You get a live view of your camera and some recording, but it crashes all the time. The second you try to do something the app crashed and you have to force close to get it back up. 

If you want to view a recording, you can and it takes timeeee, just do not click on more than 3 videos or it crashes. Also the playback is horrible on it. You have to select individual files by date and time, max 5 files and open it up. You cannot simply scroll through the actual video feed. 

You want to view multiple cameras at once, it works for a few minutes, but then crashes. It’s like the app works to show the feed but once you do too many things, it crashes. 

The app is very unstable and I’m moving my customers to UNV for the easier functionality on their phones. 

I am moving my customers away from geovision because of the functionality of vms and app.

### 1/5 — Was Solid as a Rock.

*2025-01-06, version 3.4.0*

You have the Web Port and Port default settings swapped!  Probably a conflict in data entry authentication and/or wrong data fill from form variable?  I cannot get to my device anymore to select cameras.

### 3/5 — You removed the server names?!

*2024-11-22, version 3.3.1*

I manage a camera system with almost 1800 cameras and 48 servers, all Geovision. The app was great and easy to use before because all my servers had names. Now I have to look up the freaking IP address to find the server I need because they all are labeled “MobileServerLite”.  This is a real pain! Please put the server names back or give us an app that’s designed for multiple servers.

### 3/5 — Update last week wiped out all devices

*2024-09-22, version 3.3.0*

Apparently the update pushed out last week wiped out all devices and we have to re-add everything. I am a Geovision installer and have many clients who use this app, so I’ve been dealing with re-adding all of their camera systems for the past couple days. Very frustrating! Why did you push out an update that would wipe the app completely?

### 1/5 — Such a poor support

*2024-09-21, version 3.3.0*

Another update:
Probably the worse app ever. After the latest update, it wiped out ALL of the configuration and camera systems setup.

Update:
These guys are extremely unprofessional. They all of sudden stopped support of older versions. How unprofessional 

Have been using GV since 2005 and it is upsetting that their support is so horrible and worse yet, attitude is, well I guess it doesn’t work. So unprofessional and arrogant. Good software and cams but it is time to move onto a better company. Their support team’s attitude along with lack of knowledge is just unbearable

### 1/5 — Gv-eye app playback error after update 3.2.0

*2024-09-08, version 3.2.0*

After I downloaded to my iPhone the update 3.2.0 for the app Gv-Eye. Playback option was stopped working. Live video works but the recording can no longer be viewed. Before the updates everything worked fine. Probably the geovision system is already outdated. It will need to be replaced with another, more modern system.

### 1/5 — Needs an overhaul

*2024-05-24, version 3.2.0*

Crashes all the time. Can’t even get a camera open before it will crash. What’s the point of having this expensive camera system that you can never check into

## Frequently asked questions about GV

### What does GV-Eye do?

GV-Eye allows you to remotely connect to GeoVision IP devices and software from your iOS mobile device. You can watch live video feeds, play back recorded footage, trigger outputs, and take snapshots, providing comprehensive remote surveillance capabilities.

### What are the key features of GV-Eye?

Key features include remote live view of multiple channels, video playback, PTZ controls, two-way audio, and the ability to trigger output devices. It also supports QR code scanning for easy connection and advanced features like fisheye dewarping for specific cameras.

### Is GV-Eye free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use. However, some advanced features, such as QR code scanning for connecting to GeoVision software and IP devices, are offered as a paid service.

### What devices is GV-Eye compatible with?

GV-Eye is designed to connect to GeoVision IP devices and software. It supports various codecs like MJPEG, H.264, and H.265, and can handle resolutions up to 4000 x 3000. Specific compatibility details for certain camera models like the GV-VR360 are also mentioned.

### What are common use cases for GV-Eye?

Common use cases include monitoring home or business security remotely, checking on live events, reviewing past incidents via recorded playback, and managing surveillance systems on the go. It's ideal for users who need constant access to their GeoVision surveillance setup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.1 — 2026-08-21

Version 3.7.1
Fixed:
- Issue with incorrect date and time display in Playback when connected to GV-TNVR1620-P via GV-Relay
- Issue with slow live view connection when first connecting to GV-VMS V20.1 or GV-GNVRC0810-P
- Chances of the app becoming unresponsive in General Mode when repeatedly retrieving playback on GV-RNVR series standalone devices
- Issue with failure to retrieve playback when connecting to GV-SNVR3203 / 6403 or GV-TNVR series with a Web Port other than the default port 80
- Issue with incorrect Microphone icon status in Live View after switching back from Playback

Modified:
- Live view loading process improved for a smoother viewing experience

### 3.7.0 — 2026-07-21

New:
- Support for new GV-SNVR: GV-GNVRC0810-P (Live View / Playback / Push Notifications)
Fixed:
- Issue of missing audio when playing back recordings in General Mode
- Issue of GV-Relay account sign-out after network loss, preventing access to Live View and Playback through GV-Relay
Modified:
- Reduced the minimum available storage requirement for receiving snapshot images in push notifications from 8 GB to 1 GB

### 3.6.0 — 2026-06-05

New: 
- Support for push notifications from GV-VMS V20.1 or later 

Modified: 
- Improved connection speed and playback performance when connecting to GV-VMS V20.0.1 or later 
- Improved connection speed when accessing live view and playback via RTSP from GV-IP cameras

### 3.5.1 — 2025-11-20

Fixed:
- Issue of GV-Eye becoming unresponsive in General Mode if a camera name obtained through GV-Authentication Server contains full-width special characters
- Inability to retrieve playback in Easy Mode and General Mode when connected to GV-VMS V17.4.5 or earlier

Modified:
- Channels in the camera list retrieved from GV-Authentication Server in General Mode now displayed based on GV-Authentication Server user permissions
- Auto Add to Live View function in General Mode now applicable to camera lists retrieved from GV-Authentication Server
- Number of supported Live View pages in General Mode increased from 6 to 20, increasing the maximum supported camera channels from 96 to 320

### 3.5.0 — 2025-09-26

New: 
- Support for new GV-IP Cameras: GV-TMS8800 / TMS20811 
- Support for new GV-SNVR: GV-TNVR1620-P / TXVL1610

Fixed: 
- Issue of abnormal time display in live view for GV-R Series IP Cameras in Easy Mode 
- Chances of intermittent audio during playback for GV-R Series IP Cameras in Easy Mode and General Mode 
- Inability to control outputs from more than one GV-VMS I/O device in Easy Mode (requires GV-VMS V17.4.8 / V18.3.5 with patch V17.4.8.48 / V18.3.5.19, or later versions)

Modified: 
- GV-VMS playback retrieval speed in Easy Mode optimized (requires GV-VMS V17.4.8 / V18.3.5 with patch V17.4.8.48 / V18.3.5.19, or later versions)

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## More apps by GeoVision inc

- [GV-CloudEye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-cloudeye/id655915480)
- [GV-Access](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-access/id807316865)
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- [GV-Face](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-face/id1317183887)
- [GV-IoT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-iot/id1354325575)

All apps by GeoVision inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695

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