Direct Watch vs BlueCCTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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
BlueCCTV
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- Smart mobile suveillance app for NVR/DVR. - Easy registration by QR code. - Live, Playback, PTZ control on this app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BlueCCTV at every 3 weeks against Direct Watch's every 2 months. Direct Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, BlueCCTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direct Watch | BlueCCTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 11.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metglobal Co., Ltd | AN SEOUNG WAN |
In-app purchases
Direct Watch
No in-app purchases
BlueCCTV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Direct Watch free?
Is BlueCCTV free?
Do Direct Watch or BlueCCTV have ads?
Which is updated more often, Direct Watch or BlueCCTV?
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