# VDP vs DMSS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DMSS at 89% against VDP's 11%. DMSS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (79K vs 4). VDP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. VDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

DMSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMSS has 79K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VDP's written reviews are positive against 89% of DMSS's.

VDP ships an update every 2 months, DMSS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDP | DMSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdp/id1109296308/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 37 MB | 470 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109296307) | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) |

## What reviewers say

### VDP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdp/id1109296308)

Monitor your home remotely via WiFi connection to your video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors, receive motion alerts, and view recorded footage day or night.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, Two-way audio intercom, Motion detection alerts, Night vision, Video recording and playback, Remote unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well sometimes
- 👍 Can see visitor at night
- 👍 Works well on home network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not ringing on phone
- 🐛 No notifications received
- 🐛 Cannot add/connect device
- 🐛 Incorrect username/password issues
- 🐛 Black screen/no video feed

**Reported bugs**

- App not ringing on phone (iOS/Android)
- No notifications received
- Cannot add/connect device
- Incorrect username/password errors
- Black screen or no video feed

**Requested features**

- Update application for iOS compatibility
- Fix notification issues
- Allow password changes
- Add option to change restart sound volume
- Improve remote access functionality


### DMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home or business security with real-time live video feeds and playback. Receive instant notifications for triggered alarms and manage access control. Share device access with family and utilize visual intercom features.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video streaming, Video playback by date and event, Instant alarm notifications, Device sharing with permissions, Alarm hub for various sensors, Visual intercom with remote unlock, Access control status and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90-Day 4G Data Plan | $0.69 | one-time |
| 180 days unlimited data usage | $0.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $6.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly 4G Data Plan | $10.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $13.90 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $69.90 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual 4G Data Plan | $90.00 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $139.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection and playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display problems
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
- Faster forward/rewind options for playback
- Custom notification sounds
- More flexible scheduling and notification settings
- Improved integration with other smart home/security devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VDP free?

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

### Is DMSS free?

DMSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VDP or DMSS?

DMSS is rated higher. VDP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DMSS averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do VDP or DMSS have ads?

Neither VDP nor DMSS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VDP or DMSS?

VDP ships an update every 2 months, and DMSS every 10 days. Most recently, VDP was updated on October 17, 2026 and DMSS on October 20, 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.*