Comparison

Surveillance Pro vs VMS

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

Head to head
About

Surveillance Pro

Monitor IP cameras with a professional surveillance solution. Access camera footage, research events, and receive server-based alarms. Features a user-friendly interface with gesture support and automatic camera configuration.

Highlights
  • Grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view
  • Event research with clip export for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER
  • Today-Widget for quick camera glance
  • Server-based 24/7 alarm notifications
  • Automatic camera vendor and model configuration
  • Optional FrameLabs Cloud integration
Features
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Surveillance Pro is the new professional solution for IP-based camera surveillance and event research. Here's an overview of the most important features: * UI with grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view. * Sophisticated event research for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER, including clip export. * Today-Widget for a short glance of your most important cameras. * Server-based 24/7 alarm for installations with MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER cameras. * Automatic configuration of the most important camera vendors and models. * Optional integration with the FrameLabs Cloud. More Details: = UI with grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view = The UI has been optimized for the most productive use. Finger gestures like "zoom" and "swipe" are almost everywhere available to quickly browse through groups or cameras. = Sophisticated event research for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER = Access the camera-stored alarm images and clips. Scrub to the individual pictures to inspect them in highest quality. Share or export as video clips. = Today-Widget for a short glance of your most important cameras = Choose a group that will be shown in the today widget besides your daily information. That way your most important cameras are only a swipe away. = Server-based 24/7 alarm for installations with MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER cameras = Setup server-based alarms to get push notifications when something happens. The app does not necessarily need to run all the time. = Automatic configuration of the most important camera vendors and models = Many camera vendors and models will be automatically detected for use in the app. = Optional integration with the FrameLabs Cloud = If you have a larger or more complex installation, we connect you to the FrameLabs Cloud, our web-based solution for simple configuration and fine granular rights management. More information on http://framelabs.cloud or our Facebook-Page https://www.facebook.com/SurveillanceProApp/. - - - In-App-Purchases - - - "Unlimited Groups and Cameras": With this purchase, you will unlock the full app so that you can add unlimited groups and cameras. This is a one-time-fee. Terms of Use: http://www.framelabs.cloud/apple/appStoreTerms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.framelabs.cloud/apple/appStorePrivacy.html

About

VMS

Features
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management

Screenshots

Surveillance Pro4 screens
VMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMS at none against Surveillance Pro's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surveillance Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Surveillance Pro versus VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurveillance ProVMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (213 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings213 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael LauerFRS GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Surveillance Pro

One-time1
  • Unlimited Groups and Cams$8.99
None

VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surveillance Pro free?
Surveillance Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMS free?
VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surveillance Pro or VMS have ads?
Neither Surveillance Pro nor VMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surveillance Pro or VMS?
Surveillance Pro ships an update every 2 months, and VMS every 3 months. Most recently, Surveillance Pro was updated on September 19, 2026 and VMS on May 16, 2026.

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