Comparison

TalonView vs COMPASS PathWaves

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

Head to head
About

TalonView

This app connects field teams with subject matter experts through live video streaming and two-way communication. It enables real-time collaboration, documentation, and remote control to enhance efficiency and quality.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way communication
  • HD video recording
  • Data-tagged photos
  • Remote device control
  • Video and photo annotations
Features
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Talonview™ offers integrated technology, efficiency, interactivity and realtime actionable data, all delivered at the time of need. Talon Aerolytics’ live camera streaming application helps connect subject matter experts (SME) with field teams to increase efficiency and quality, through interactive, realtime communication and documentation. Talonview™ offers live video streaming, two way communication, HD video recording, data tagged high resolution photos, multiple session participants, and SME remote device control from anywhere in the world. Talonview™ allows participants to make annotations and voice recordings on live video and photos. At the completion of each live session, all data is edited and organized on our CCMS for access within 24-hours.

About

COMPASS PathWaves

Features
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Compass PathWaves records audio of clinician-client conversations. The recorded audio can be analyzed for use in clinician training, client psychological safety monitoring, and clinical trial research projects. PLEASE NOTE: Compass PathWaves is currently only available for use by partner organizations. Please contact support@compasspathwaves.com for more information on how to become a partner.

Screenshots

TalonView4 screens
COMPASS PathWaves4 screens

Verdict

The call

TalonView and COMPASS PathWaves are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TalonView ships an update every 2 weeks, COMPASS PathWaves every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TalonView versus COMPASS PathWaves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalonViewCOMPASS PathWaves
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNxTecCompass Pathfinder Limited

Bugs and requests

TalonView

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App doesn't load and lags
  • Photos don't upload when they say they did
  • Can't see which photos are input for each form
  • Can only upload photos from Main Gallery
  • Takes one picture at a time and waits for upload
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  • Saves every picture to camera roll
  • Unable to queue photos to sort and choose for upload
  • Videos take all night to upload
  • New page is redundant
  • App has stopped working after last update
  • Failing to upload, generally crashing
  • Cannot remove uploaded photos
  • Viewfinder shows certain framing, but captures areas intentionally framed out
  • Constant crashing and freezing of the app
  • Can't login
  • Does not save
  • In-app camera is zoomed in, cannot use side buttons to snap photo
  • Process after upload to check/fix mistakes is a nightmare
  • Can't open notes on rejected pictures
  • Inconsistency of photos reaching review personnel
  • Frequently requires re-sign in and doesn't load 'Tenants'
  • App has bugs, sometimes uploads correctly, sometimes not
  • App doesn't open and stays stuck in loading screen
  • Cannot save selection
  • Crashes when trying to upload photos
  • Black screen during recording

Requested features

11 requests
  • Revert sort order to Descending (Newest First)
  • Lock new media button on bottom of screen
  • Restore previous functionality to take/upload photos directly under each section
  • Allow taking photos while uploading in background
  • Alphabetically list clients
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  • Allow typing in a box to search clients
  • Desktop version
  • Focus button for camera
  • Ability to make thumbnail pictures full-size
  • Improve camera for better quality pictures
  • Add history capability to check missed/filled days

COMPASS PathWaves

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TalonView

No in-app purchases

None

COMPASS PathWaves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TalonView free?
TalonView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COMPASS PathWaves free?
COMPASS PathWaves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TalonView or COMPASS PathWaves have ads?
Neither TalonView nor COMPASS PathWaves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TalonView or COMPASS PathWaves?
TalonView ships an update every 2 weeks, and COMPASS PathWaves every 3 weeks. Most recently, TalonView was updated on November 2, 2026 and COMPASS PathWaves on October 25, 2026.

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