# AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 vs CBV Mobility

The clearest difference is rating: CBV Mobility at 5.0 against AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's 2.9. CBV Mobility also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (107 vs 5). 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.

CBV Mobility 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 107 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, CBV Mobility every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 | CBV Mobility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbv-mobility/id1425897367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [CHICAGO BUSINESS VOIP, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425897366) |

## 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


### CBV Mobility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbv-mobility/id1425897367)

Transform your smartphone into your office phone extension. This app connects you to your business line, allowing you to make and receive calls as if you were at your desk. Contact support for setup assistance.

**Highlights:** Mobile office extension, Business call management, Direct contact with support, QR code provisioning

**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 CBV Mobility free?

CBV Mobility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or CBV Mobility?

CBV Mobility is rated higher. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while CBV Mobility averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or CBV Mobility have ads?

Neither AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 nor CBV Mobility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or CBV Mobility?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, and CBV Mobility every 3 months. Most recently, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 was updated on October 20, 2026 and CBV Mobility on October 15, 2026.

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