Surveillance Pro vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
VMS
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Surveillance Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Surveillance Pro | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (213 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 213 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Lauer | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Surveillance Pro
- Unlimited Groups and Cams$8.99
VMS
No in-app purchases









