Comparison

DW Spectrum Mobile vs Prosentry

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

Head to head
About

DW Spectrum Mobile

Access and manage your HD surveillance system remotely. View live and recorded video, search footage instantly, and control your cameras with an intuitive interface. Requires connection to a DW Spectrum™ IPVMS server v4.0 or higher.

Highlights
  • View live and playback video
  • Connect with DW Cloud
  • Easy calendar search
  • User-friendly GUI
  • Dewarp fisheye camera
  • Remote NVR access
Features
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PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION WORKS WITH DW SPECTRUM™ IPVMS SERVERS RUNNING v4.0 OR HIGHER. DW Spectrum™ IPVMS Mobile is an elegantly easy cutting-edge approach to HD surveillance, addressing the primary obstacles and limitations of managing enterprise-level HD video while offering the lowest total cost of deployment and ownership of any solution on the market. The software offers advanced search features to find the exact time you need in an instant. The software is cross-platform, and combined with quick installation and instant network mapping and discovery, you can start viewing your entire security system in minutes. The DW Spectrum™ is a perfect solution for any application that requires ease, speed, efficiency, and unprecedented image quality. Models Supported: • Blackjack Mini • Blackjack Bolt • Blackjack Cube • Blackjack P-Rack • Blackjack E-Rack • Blackjack X-Rack • MEGApix IP Cameras Features: 1. View Live and Playback video 2. Connect with DW Cloud account 3. Easy Calendar Search 4. Fast, User-Friendly, and Intuitive GUI for Setup and Operation 5. SoftTrigger 6. Dewarp fisheye camera 7. Instantaneous access to Digital Watchdog’s newest Blackjack NVR Series from anywhere in the world using either Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE connections Digital Watchdog’s Remote Surveillance App supports smart phones and tablets running the following iOS: • iOS 11.4 or higher • iPadOS 13

About

Prosentry

Access your building monitoring dashboard on the go. Get real-time insights, instant alerts, and manage critical building systems from any mobile device. Streamline operations for improved efficiency and decision-making.

Highlights
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Real-time building insights
  • Instant alerts
  • Notification center
  • Historical records
  • Sensor insights
  • Control shutoff valves and outlets
Features
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Download the ProSentry application and gain access to your personal dashboard on the ProSentry platform. Streamlining round-the-clock detection, real-time building insights, and instant alerts into the palm of your hand, ProSentry’s all-in-one wireless monitoring platform brings a practical and proactive approach to better building monitoring. Accessible anytime from any mobile device, a complete, up-to-the-minute perspective of your property helps you improve time and money-saving efficiency, informed decision-making, and priority-focused outcomes. The personal dashboard is your access point to elevated insights and enhanced management. Real-time updates, intuitive reporting, and organized records help you make more informed decisions and improve outcomes, both now and in the future. An easy-to-navigate home for all your building monitoring needs, your dashboard grants you access to: - 24/7 monitoring and targeted critical issue detection - The notification center - A secure customer portal and historical records - A complete view of ProSentry’s sensor insights and integrated building systems - A personalized dashboard calibrated to your detection targets - A comprehensive report of all property incidents - Sensor deployment tools - Shutoff valve and electrical outlet controls - Centralized control for multiple properties from any digital device The ProSentry platform is designed for elevating efficiency, improving outcomes, and increasing the satisfaction of owners, managers, and tenants alike. Designed and serviced by ProSentry’s team of industry-leading professionals, the ProSentry platform keeps your building at the forefront of innovation and performance excellence.

Screenshots

DW Spectrum Mobile4 screens
Prosentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prosentry at 5.0 against DW Spectrum Mobile's 3.1. Prosentry also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). DW Spectrum Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prosentry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DW Spectrum Mobile has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DW Spectrum Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Prosentry every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DW Spectrum Mobile versus Prosentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDW Spectrum MobileProsentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (129 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Watchdogprosentry llc

Customer experience

DW Spectrum Mobile

All ratings129 ratings
Positive46.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative51.5%

Prosentry

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DW Spectrum Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Prosentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DW Spectrum Mobile free?
DW Spectrum Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prosentry free?
Prosentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DW Spectrum Mobile or Prosentry?
Prosentry is rated higher. DW Spectrum Mobile averages 3.1 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Prosentry averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DW Spectrum Mobile or Prosentry have ads?
Neither DW Spectrum Mobile nor Prosentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DW Spectrum Mobile or Prosentry?
DW Spectrum Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Prosentry every 7 months. Most recently, DW Spectrum Mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and Prosentry on September 5, 2026.

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