Verkada Command vs OCEAView Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Verkada Command
Access all your cloud-based security cameras and footage from a single interface. Quickly filter and track individuals across your organization's cameras with advanced technology. This app puts the future of enterprise security in your hands.
- Single view for all cameras
- Cloud-based footage history
- Individual filtering and tracking
- Cross-camera tracking
- Enterprise security management
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With the Verkada mobile app, you can access all your Verkada cameras in a single view, and your entire cloud-based footage history is just a swipe away. With industry-redefining tech, Verkada enables you to quickly filter and identify individuals, and track them across your organization’s cameras. The future of enterprise security is in your hands.
OCEAView Mobile
Manage Dickson data loggers wirelessly. Monitor data in real-time, program devices, and export information in various formats for comprehensive tracking and control of sensitive assets.
- Real-time data monitoring
- Data logger programming
- Multiple data export formats (CSV, PDF, XLSX)
- Configurable track limits and alarms
- Wireless connectivity control
- Bluetooth Low Energy support
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OCEAView Mobile is a practical app that enables you to manage your Dickson data loggers. Monitor data in real-time, program data loggers, and export data for comprehensive tracking. Real-time monitoring Access your Dickson Atlas, Emerald, and Cobalt X data loggers within wireless range. Easy data logging setup Set up your Atlas and Emerald data loggers for standalone use or integrated with your OCEAView web account. You can view Cobalt X data loggers with OCEAView Mobile, but they must be programmed via the OCEAView Web platform. Data export Export your data as raw data (CSV), summary reports (PDF or XLSX), or complete sensor data reports (PDF). Track limits and alarms Configure up to three high limits and three low limits, with alarm delays to fine-you’re your monitoring. Connectivity control Manage wireless connectivity with smart sleep and scheduled wake-up modes. Bluetooth Low Energy Benefit from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless technology for efficient connections. Enjoy wireless connectivity with range up to 50 meters (160 feet) in open areas. With OCEAView Mobile, you can rest assured that your most sensitive assets are under control wherever you are. About Dickson For nearly 100 years, Dickson has been developing solutions for monitoring temperature and other physical parameters. Our connected solutions provide compliant and continuous traceability for the life sciences, pharmaceutical, food industry, logistics, and transportation sectors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Verkada Command at 4.2 against OCEAView Mobile's 2.3. Verkada Command also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (237 vs 3). OCEAView Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). 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.
Verkada Command holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verkada Command has 237 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Verkada Command ships an update weekly, OCEAView Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verkada Command | OCEAView Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (237 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 237 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verkada Inc. | Dickson / Unigage, Inc. |
Customer experience
Verkada Command
OCEAView Mobile
Bugs and requests
Verkada Command
Reported bugs
24 issues- Unable to login after update
- Cameras don't update in real-time
- App freezes and is tough to scroll
- Eliminated live streaming in grid view
- Screen bounces around, unclear video
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- App will not open most of the time
- Livestream from grid view goes black
- Extremely slow/unusable to look back at footage
- Login issues with authentication code verification button off-screen
- Lost ability to remotely unlock doors on iPhones
- Verify button behind Dynamic Island for 2FA
- No field popping up to enter login info
- Unable to switch between organizations without logging out/in
- App freezes iPhone, locks screen, prevents calls
- Constantly signed out
- Prompted with multiple credential screens, email link not needed
- Phone freezing when switching between cameras
- Repeatedly asking to enable notifications
- iPhone app unusable, freezes on attempted action
- Face ID not working after updates, requires username/password
- App keeps logging out
- Full screen on iPad broken after update
- No 2FA in the app
- Scan code crashes
Requested features
11 requests- Add Schedule function to mobile app
- Ability to toggle cameras to follow person of interest on mobile
- Add Grid view as per browser
- Manage admin settings (access control) from app
- Separate Verkada Admin application
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- Add Apple Watch app
- Add Face ID for security
- Add social SSO options
- Swipe left/right to view different cameras at a site
- Add new cameras by scanning QR code from app
- Add new sites from app
OCEAView Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Verkada Command
No in-app purchases
OCEAView Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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