IVS Beam vs Competency.AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IVS Beam
Easily record and live stream video content on the go. This app integrates with a server solution for secure, scalable video management, allowing you to use mobile devices and IP cameras as video endpoints.
- HD video capture up to 1080p
- Automatic or on-demand video uploading
- Simple, easy-to-use interface
- Live streaming capabilities
- Integration with VALT server
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BEAM (Mobile Capture) makes recording and managing video content easier than ever. Our application gives users an easy way to capture and live stream events on the go as they happen. The Beam application fully integrates with our flagship VALT server software providing the users with a secure, scalable mobile video management solution. Our VALT server allows users to leverage iPad’s and iPhone’s as mobile video endpoints and Axis IP Network cameras as fixed video endpoints. Some of the key features of our mobile recording platform include: HD Video Capture up to 1080p Automatic or on demand uploading of videos to VALT Server Simple easy to use interface BEAM (Mobile Capture) is available for iPhone, and iPad, smartphones and tablets.
Competency.AI
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The Direct Observation Tool is designed for direct observation and clinical assessment. It enhances the learner and preceptor experience with a mobile app to support competency-based assessment in challenging and busy clinical settings. -Enables direct observation without paper -Increases direct observation frequency -Works offline -Supports preceptors -Leverages best practices -Facilitates multisource feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Competency.AI at every 2 months against IVS Beam's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IVS Beam ships an update every 6 months, Competency.AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IVS Beam | Competency.AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intelligent Video Solutions LLC | Education Management Solution Inc. |
In-app purchases
IVS Beam
No in-app purchases
Competency.AI
No in-app purchases
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