Comparison

HQx Live vs GvisionControl

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

Head to head
About

HQx Live

This application allows users to connect to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, transforming a mobile device into a second screen. Instantly share inspection results, live stream footage, and manage job media on the go. It also enables remote monitor control and over-the-air updates.

Highlights
  • Connect to CSx devices
  • Live stream inspection footage
  • Capture and share media
  • Manage jobs and media
  • Remote monitor control
  • Over-the-air updates
Features
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HQx Live connects to RIDGID® SeeSnake CSx™ series monitors, including the CSx Via. You can use your mobile device as a second screen and instantly share inspection results with your customers. Features - Connect to nearby CSx devices without leaving the app - Live stream inspection footage - Capture and share media over email, text, and supported Cloud services - Manage your jobs and inspection media on the go - Remotely control the monitor - Keep your monitor up to date with wireless over-the-air updating - Includes support for SeeSnake camera reels with TruSense™ technology - Works with SeeSnake CS65x, CS65XR, CS12x, CS6x Versa, CS6x, and CS6xPak monitors as well as the CSx Via

About

GvisionControl

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Use GvisionControl to stream, manage and share video pipe inspections on the Gvision® M1 and V7. From the main screen you can view a live video feed, start a recording and take snapshots. Easily navigate, rename and organize files stored on the M1 and V7 or save to your device. Share your inspections with third-party databases or cloud storage such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, DropBox and Google Drive. Features: - View and access live and recorded videos via wifi. - Record and take snapshots of streaming video pipe inspections. - View geolocation of a recorded video and snapshot. - Rename and organize files. - Share snapshots and recorded videos. - Eject USB drives connected to the Gvision® M1 and V7.

Screenshots

HQx Live3 screens
GvisionControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GvisionControl at 15.0 against HQx Live's 17.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HQx Live ships an update every 2 months, GvisionControl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HQx Live versus GvisionControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHQx LiveGvisionControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEESCAN, INCStreaming Networks Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HQx Live

No in-app purchases

None

GvisionControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HQx Live free?
HQx Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GvisionControl free?
GvisionControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HQx Live or GvisionControl have ads?
Neither HQx Live nor GvisionControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HQx Live or GvisionControl?
HQx Live ships an update every 2 months, and GvisionControl every 5 weeks. Most recently, HQx Live was updated on October 24, 2026 and GvisionControl on September 10, 2026.

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