Comparison

DVR 17 vs Maple View

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

Head to head
About

DVR 17

Features
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DVR17 is a H.264 digital video recorder remote viewer for UOI-DVR. 01. Address Book. 02. PTZ Control. 03. Relay Control. 04. Multi Channel H.264 Viewer. 05. Double tap to switch single channel mode/quad channel mode. 06. Scroll left/right to switch next/previous channel. 07. Listen DVR Audio. 08. Talk to DVR. 09. Remote Playback. 10. Event Notification. 11. Snapshot. 12. Zoom video.

About

Maple View

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Maple View is a private, local-network viewer for Luma and other compatible NVR-recorded camera systems. Connect directly to your NVR over your home or business network — no cloud account, no remote service, and no video leaving your premises. Built for owners who want a fast, focused viewer without the overhead of a cloud-tethered app, Maple View talks straight to the NVR you already own. LIVE • Single-camera live view with full-screen playback • Multi-camera grids: 1- and 4-up are free; 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-up unlock with a one-time Pro purchase • High-quality mode for 4K H.265 streams on supported channels RECORDED PLAYBACK • Per-camera recorded segments with a scrub timeline • Variable playback speed: 1Ɨ, 2Ɨ, 4Ɨ, 8Ɨ • Pause, seek, and skip-back controls • Resume playback after the app returns to the foreground DESIGNED FOR LOCAL USE • Connects to your NVR directly over the LAN • No cloud relay, no telemetry, no account sign-up • Your camera feeds and recordings never leave your network MAPLE VIEW PRO (one-time in-app purchase) • Unlocks 6-, 9-, 12-, and 16-camera grid layouts • One-time purchase, restores on any device signed in to the same Apple ID WORKS WITH Maple View has been tested with the Luma x20 series (LUM-220-NVR) and is designed around its protocol. It should also work with other NVRs built on the same underlying platform, but compatibility is not guaranteed. REQUIREMENTS • An NVR reachable on the same local network as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • An iOS / iPadOS / macOS device meeting the listed minimums PRIVACY Maple View does not collect, transmit, or store any video, account credentials, or usage data on remote servers. NVR credentials are stored locally on your device. See the Privacy Policy for details. OPEN SOURCE The full source code for Maple View is published on GitHub at https://github.com/luminationlabs/mapleview. You're welcome to audit exactly how the app handles your NVR credentials and video, or build your own copy from source. —— Maple View is an independent app from Lumination Labs. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Snap One, Luma Surveillance, TVT Digital, or any other NVR manufacturer. "Luma," "Snap One," and other product names referenced are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.

Screenshots

DVR 173 screens
Maple View2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVR 17 at none against Maple View's 1. DVR 17 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Maple View's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Maple View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DVR 17 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVR 17 ships an update every 2 months, Maple View every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
DVR 17 versus Maple View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVR 17Maple View
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAquila DVRLumination Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DVR 17

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Maple View

One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is DVR 17 free?
DVR 17 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maple View free?
Maple View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DVR 17 or Maple View have ads?
Neither DVR 17 nor Maple View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DVR 17 or Maple View?
DVR 17 ships an update every 2 months, and Maple View every 4 days. Most recently, DVR 17 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Maple View on October 5, 2026.

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