# AVY Mobile CVMS vs Paxton Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Paxton Connect at 4.5 against AVY Mobile CVMS's 2.3. Paxton Connect also leads on ratings volume (826 vs 124). AVY Mobile CVMS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Paxton Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Connect has 826 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of AVY Mobile CVMS's written reviews are positive against 14% of Paxton Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AVY Mobile CVMS | Paxton Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avy-mobile-cvms/id1129941156/reviews) | **[4.5 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paxton-connect/id1353838240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **826** |
| Positive reviews | **14.8% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 125 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AVYCON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129941155) | [Paxton Access Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/363711041) |

## What reviewers say

### AVY Mobile CVMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avy-mobile-cvms/id1129941156)

Access live or recorded video surveillance feeds from your mobile device. Search for AI-detected events and gain full control over your video surveillance system. Experience a new era of central monitoring on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** View live video, View recorded video, Search AI-detected events, Control surveillance products, Supports H.265, H.264+, H.264 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paxton Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paxton-connect/id1353838240)

Manage access control for your Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Quickly switch between sites and perform administrative tasks like user management and event monitoring. Ideal for administrators needing on-the-go system access.

**Highlights:** Remote system login, Multi-site switching, User creation and administration, Live event monitoring and filtering, Report generation, Muster control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Overall functionality is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 👎 Poor user interface and user experience
- 🔒 Security and login problems
- 🔋 App drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous log-out issues
- Inability to view cameras and recordings
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Remote login and control features
- Dark mode option
- Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
- Integration with Apple Watch
- More advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AVY Mobile CVMS free?

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

### Is Paxton Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AVY Mobile CVMS or Paxton Connect?

Paxton Connect is rated higher. AVY Mobile CVMS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Paxton Connect averages 4.5 from 826 ratings.

### Do AVY Mobile CVMS or Paxton Connect have ads?

Neither AVY Mobile CVMS nor Paxton Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AVY Mobile CVMS or Paxton Connect?

AVY Mobile CVMS ships an update every 3 months, and Paxton Connect every 3 months. Most recently, AVY Mobile CVMS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Paxton Connect on November 5, 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.*