Comparison

Vimtag vs VYCOL Cam

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

Head to head
About

Vimtag

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate through the app.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Remote video recording and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Alarm and information push notifications
Features
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Vimtag is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. Vimtag Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cam for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams for 7 days loop record, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams for 30 days loop record, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select Vimtag subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://vimtag.com/eula/vimtag/index.html

About

VYCOL Cam

Access and manage photos and videos from your dash cam directly on your phone. Download, share, and organize your footage easily through the device's WiFi connection.

Highlights
  • Connect to dash cam via WiFi
  • Download photos and videos
  • Share footage
  • Manage dash cam files
  • Access WiFi network
Features
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The VYCOL Cam App connects to VYCOL dash cams, enabling users to access photos and video footage via the dash cams' WiFi network. Users can download, share, and perform various operations on these files to meet their needs.

Screenshots

Vimtag4 screens
VYCOL Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VYCOL Cam at 5.0 against Vimtag's 2.2. VYCOL Cam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Vimtag's advantage is ratings volume (389 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VYCOL Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VYCOL Cam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vimtag has 389 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, VYCOL Cam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vimtag versus VYCOL Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimtagVYCOL Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (389 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings389 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimtag Technology Co., LtdFreoxy Inc

Customer experience

Vimtag

All ratings382 ratings
Positive24.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative66.5%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative68.4%

VYCOL Cam

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vimtag

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Can't access recorded videos
  • Camera disconnects frequently
  • Motion detection not working
  • Ads interfering with camera view
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  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve motion detection and alert functionality
  • Allow local storage playback without app
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better customer support

VYCOL Cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Vimtag

Subscriptions11
  • 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 1cam 15days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 4cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • 10c 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • 8cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 20c 60days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 4cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$20.991 Month
  • 1cams 30day CVR loop record1 Month trial$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
None

VYCOL Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vimtag free?
Vimtag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VYCOL Cam free?
VYCOL Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vimtag or VYCOL Cam?
VYCOL Cam is rated higher. Vimtag averages 2.2 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while VYCOL Cam averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Vimtag or VYCOL Cam have ads?
Neither Vimtag nor VYCOL Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimtag or VYCOL Cam?
Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, and VYCOL Cam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vimtag was updated on October 21, 2026 and VYCOL Cam on October 10, 2026.

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