Comparison

VITEK Transcendent Viewer vs CA

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

CA

This utility app allows remote management of security devices. It offers cloud connectivity, easy device registration, and powerful filtering for event logs, cardholders, and door information. Users can monitor access, view associated images, and control door locks remotely.

Highlights
  • Cloud and IP address connectivity
  • Easy device registration with search
  • Filter function for logs and data
  • View associated images with event logs
  • Remote door status query and control
  • Change Threat Level remotely
Features
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CAE Mobile Manager can connect to devices using IP address as well as Cloud Server. Cloud approach makes it easy for CAE Mobile Manager to connect to the device because there is no need to set up a complex network on the router where the device is installed. It is very convenient to register Device because CAE Mobile Manager provides search function of Local Device and Cloud Device when registering Device. CAE Mobile Manager provides Filter function to easily search Event Log, Card Holder, Card, and Door information, and it is easy to use even if there are many data. CAE Mobile Manager can check the related images immediately when there is video tagging information in the Event Log, and can view the registered Card Holder pictures when inquiring Card Holder information, so it can effectively monitor access and control device. CAE Mobile Manager can remotely query the status of the door, control lock and unlock the door, and change the Threat Level.

Screenshots

VITEK Transcendent Viewer4 screens
CA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VITEK Transcendent Viewer at 2.7 against CA's 2.0. VITEK Transcendent Viewer also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VITEK Transcendent Viewer holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VITEK Transcendent Viewer versus CA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVITEK Transcendent ViewerCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (13 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.NAPCO Security Technologies

Customer experience

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

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

CA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

CA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VITEK Transcendent Viewer free?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CA free?
CA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VITEK Transcendent Viewer or CA?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer is rated higher. VITEK Transcendent Viewer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CA averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do VITEK Transcendent Viewer or CA have ads?
Neither VITEK Transcendent Viewer nor CA shows ads.

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