Comparison

SecuritySpy vs Agent DVR Remote

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

Head to head
About

SecuritySpy

Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.

Highlights
  • Live video and audio streaming
  • Playback of recordings
  • Motion detection push notifications
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote arm/disarm recording modes
Features
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The official iPhone, iPad and Apple TV app for our macOS CCTV software SecuritySpy (securityspy.com). The essential component of a complete video surveillance system for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, this app allows you to easily monitor and control your camera system from wherever you are. This iOS app is completely free for registered SecuritySpy users, and also fully functional during the initial trial period. It offers the following features: - Live video and audio from your cameras - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies - Save/share images and recordings via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Picture in Picture: watch a live camera in a floating window over other apps - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - PTZ control (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) - Two-way audio - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of SecuritySpy servers on your network - View and manage multiple SecuritySpy servers Please note you will need a Mac running SecuritySpy 5.5.11 or later (securityspy.com), with a license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. We are always happy to hear your feedback, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions for future updates.

About

Agent DVR Remote

Access and manage your Agent DVR surveillance system remotely. Monitor cameras, review footage, and receive instant alerts from anywhere in the world. Requires a paid iSpyConnect.com subscription.

Highlights
  • Global remote access to Agent DVR
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Remote command execution
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Monitor cameras and review footage
Features
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Agent DVR Remote: Your Surveillance, Anywhere. (Paid iSpyConnect.com Account REQUIRED) Agent DVR Remote is the essential companion app for your Agent DVR system, bringing seamless remote control right to your iPhone or iPad. Monitor your cameras, review footage, and manage your surveillance setup from anywhere in the world – whether your Agent DVR is running on Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING This app is NOT a standalone service. Agent DVR Remote REQUIRES an active, paid subscription to iSpyConnect.com to function. If you DO NOT have an existing, paid iSpyConnect.com account, this app will NOT work for you. We highly recommend confirming you have a current, paid subscription before downloading to avoid any disappointment. Key Features: Global Access: Connect to and manage your Agent DVR server from virtually anywhere. Keep an eye on your property, loved ones, or business with ease. Intelligent Push Notifications: Get instant, actionable alerts delivered directly to your device. Customize your notifications to stay informed about what matters most, exactly when it happens. Remote Commands: Take immediate control. Trigger recordings, arm or disarm your system, or apply profiles remotely with a tap. Biometric Security: Protect your sensitive surveillance data. Access your system securely using Face ID or Touch ID, ensuring only authorized users can view your feeds and controls. Agent DVR Remote provides the peace of mind that comes with having your surveillance system always at your fingertips. Remember: A valid, paid iSpyConnect.com subscription is absolutely essential to use this application.

Screenshots

SecuritySpy4 screens
Agent DVR Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Agent DVR Remote at 4.4 against SecuritySpy's 3.5. Agent DVR Remote also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 57%). SecuritySpy's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (86 vs 9). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Agent DVR Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SecuritySpy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Agent DVR Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SecuritySpy versus Agent DVR Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecuritySpyAgent DVR Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (86 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Software LtdTHE PLAYFUL GROUP PTY LTD

Customer experience

SecuritySpy

All ratings86 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative29.1%

Agent DVR Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SecuritySpy

No in-app purchases

None

Agent DVR Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecuritySpy free?
SecuritySpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Agent DVR Remote free?
Agent DVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SecuritySpy or Agent DVR Remote?
Agent DVR Remote is rated higher. SecuritySpy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Agent DVR Remote averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do SecuritySpy or Agent DVR Remote have ads?
Neither SecuritySpy nor Agent DVR Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecuritySpy or Agent DVR Remote?
SecuritySpy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Agent DVR Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, SecuritySpy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Agent DVR Remote on November 5, 2026.

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