Direct Watch vs VZview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Direct Watch
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Direct Watch is a H.264 DVR remote viewer. - Live monitoring - PTZ control - Calendar search and play - Relay control - Zoom & Drag
VZview
This application enables remote live viewing of NVRs and IP cameras that support Cloud P2P. Users can access real-time video feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant notifications for motion detection events. It provides a convenient way to monitor security cameras from anywhere.
- Real-time camera monitoring
- Video playback of recordings
- Motion detection alerts
- Remote access to NVRs/IP cameras
- Cloud P2P support
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The VZview app is designed to work with NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to playback recorded video to search every milestone of your life. When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from VZview app. Key Features: 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Direct Watch at every 2 months against VZview's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Direct Watch ships an update every 2 months, VZview every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direct Watch | VZview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metglobal Co., Ltd | FPC SECURITY CORP |
In-app purchases
Direct Watch
No in-app purchases
VZview
No in-app purchases
