Comparison

VITEK Transcendent Viewer vs CVMS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

Access and manage your Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control PTZ functions, and review recorded footage with a scrolling timeline. Supports two-way audio and screen captures.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-device viewing
  • Live and recorded video playback
  • PTZ control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Screen capture (snapshot)
  • QR code device scanning
Features
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The VITEK Transcendent Series is a remote viewing application for Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras. - View multiple Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras simultaneously - Live Viewing - PTZ Control - Search - Playback of recorded video with scrolling timeline - Live Audio -Two Way Audio *Microphone Access Required - Screen capture (snapshot) - Log view - Alarm, Record, Motion and etc. - Zoom (pinch zoom LIVE and PLAYBACK) - Adjustable quality level - Devices can also be added by MAC address, or using the built-in QR Code scanner To view a live demo: 1) Install the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App. 2) Once installed, open the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App and  click on 3 lines on top Left. Go to Server List. Top Right click on Circle with plus sign and enter the following information: Transcendent NVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8028 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 Either select save or Preview. Preview to connect.Save to save to list. Additionally, you can also add the following DVR demo, if you would like to view both demos individually or simultaneously. Transcendent DVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8018 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 ** The ID is case sensitive and is all lower case.

About

CVMS Mobile

Access and manage your Clinton Electronics DVRs remotely. Search video footage, create backups, and control cameras with features like remote OSD menu adjustments and PTZ controls. Adjust DVR settings directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR connection
  • Multi-DVR management
  • Color-coded timeline search
  • Video clip creation and sharing
  • Remote camera control (OSD, zoom, focus)
  • PTZ camera control
  • DVR settings adjustment
Features
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CVMS Mobile (Clinton Video Management Software) allows you to connect to your Clinton Electronics Hybrid, FXR, or EX Series DVR from anywhere in the world. MANAGE YOUR DVRS Easily add and save multiple DVRs for quick recollection later. Once saved, a DVR thumbnail preview will appear, making it a breeze to locate the DVR of your choosing. A NEW WAY TO SEARCH Searching video on-the-go has never been more convenient, scroll up or down to search any number of channels all at once with the new color-coded timeline. Drill down to a single camera to view snapshots of past events. CREATE VIDEO BACKUPS Quickly save video up to 5 minutes to your device by creating a clip. View and manage saved video clips in all-in-one-place, then share as an email, message, or via any other 3rd-party file sharing app installed. CAMERA CONTROL With EX-SDI 2.0, it's now possible to make camera adjustments remotely via the app using UCC control. To control, select the camera and tap on the control icon to adjust OSD menu settings as well as zoom & focus levels. Have a PTZ camera? Effortlessly move the camera with the virtual joystick and quickly navigate to presets via a simple tap on the preset thumbnail preview list. ADJUST DVR SETTINGS Need to make a change to your DVR settings? With CVMS Mobile, you now have full control over all DVR settings via the app. *This app is designed to work with iOS 9.0 and later. **Your DVR may require a firmware update for the app to function correctly. **Not recommended for iPhone 5 or older phones. iPhone 6 live/search video quality is reduced for app performance.

Screenshots

VITEK Transcendent Viewer4 screens
CVMS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CVMS Mobile at 4.4 against VITEK Transcendent Viewer's 2.7. VITEK Transcendent Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CVMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VITEK Transcendent Viewer versus CVMS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVITEK Transcendent ViewerCVMS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.CLINTON Electronics

Customer experience

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative72.1%

CVMS Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

CVMS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VITEK Transcendent Viewer free?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CVMS Mobile free?
CVMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VITEK Transcendent Viewer or CVMS Mobile?
CVMS Mobile is rated higher. VITEK Transcendent Viewer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CVMS Mobile averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do VITEK Transcendent Viewer or CVMS Mobile have ads?
Neither VITEK Transcendent Viewer nor CVMS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VITEK Transcendent Viewer or CVMS Mobile?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and CVMS Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, VITEK Transcendent Viewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and CVMS Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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