Verkada Command vs SecureGuard Cloud
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.
SecureGuard Cloud
Access your video surveillance system remotely to monitor live feeds, review recorded footage, and manage multiple cameras. Stay connected to your home or business with secure cloud-based access and intuitive controls.
- Live video monitoring
- Remote playback of recorded footage
- Cloud-based secure access
- Event search and filtering
- Multi-camera viewing
- Pinch-to-zoom controls
- Intuitive interface
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SecureGuard Cloud gives you secure access to your video surveillance system anytime, anywhere. Monitor your cameras in real time, review recorded video, and stay connected to the locations that matter most; all from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're managing a business, protecting your home, or monitoring multiple locations, SecureGuard Cloud makes it simple to view live video, search recorded footage, and respond quickly when important events occur. Key Features: Live Video Monitoring - View your cameras in real time from anywhere. Remote Playback - Quickly search and review recorded video footage, on premise or in the cloud. Cloud-Based Access - Securely connect to your surveillance system without being on-site. Event Search - Find important events faster with easy filtering and timeline navigation. Multi-Camera Viewing - Monitor multiple cameras simultaneously from a single screen. Pinch-to-Zoom Controls - Easily zoom in for a closer view of live and recorded video. Secure Video Management - Access your authorized cameras and recordings through a protected cloud platform. Simple & Intuitive Interface - Designed for fast navigation and everyday use. SecureGuard Cloud is built to provide convenient, reliable access to your surveillance system so you can stay informed and connected wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SecureGuard Cloud at 5.0 against Verkada Command's 4.2. SecureGuard Cloud also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Verkada Command's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (237 vs 7). 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.
SecureGuard Cloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verkada Command has 237 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Verkada Command ships an update weekly, SecureGuard Cloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verkada Command | SecureGuard Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (237 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 237 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 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 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verkada Inc. | Components Specialties, Inc |
Customer experience
Verkada Command
SecureGuard Cloud
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
SecureGuard Cloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Verkada Command
No in-app purchases
SecureGuard Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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