# AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 vs Contera Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contera Mobile at 100% against AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's 24%. Contera Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Contera Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 has 103 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contera Mobile's.

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, Contera Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 | Contera Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contera-mobile/id1349562191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 77 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [Costar Video Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221739369) |

## What reviewers say

### AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448)

Access and manage your video surveillance and access control systems remotely. View live feeds, search recorded events, and respond to alerts. Control doors, manage intercoms, and utilize advanced camera features for comprehensive security oversight.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to multiple systems, Timeline visualization for recorded events, Live view with selectable streaming profiles, Two-way audio and intercom communication, Access control for doors, Notifications for immediate actions, PTZ control and 360 camera dewarping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and lightest VMS
- 👍 Good layout and clean interface
- 👍 PTZ control finally available
- 👍 Resolved issues with updates
- 👍 Works well overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Magenta/pink camera view
- 🐛 Title bar takes up real estate
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No connection

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view turns magenta/pink
- Cannot see cameras with latest update
- Title bar takes up too much space
- Cannot access IOS app with same credentials
- No secure entry app

**Requested features**

- More features and capabilities
- Better search features for video playback
- Support for ACS secure entry capabilities
- Ability to add users
- View live events with video


### Contera Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contera-mobile/id1349562191)

Access and manage HD video from your surveillance system remotely. View live and recorded footage, control cameras, and receive event notifications. Streamline system management and share video clips with ease.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, Remote camera control, Event search and notifications, Multi-factor authentication, Video clip export and sharing, 2-way audio, Digital zoom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 free?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Contera Mobile free?

Contera Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Contera Mobile?

Contera Mobile is rated higher. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Contera Mobile averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Contera Mobile have ads?

Neither AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 nor Contera Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or Contera Mobile?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Contera Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Contera Mobile on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*