# SSDVRViewer vs KumaAlert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KumaAlert at 69% against SSDVRViewer's 0%. KumaAlert also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). SSDVRViewer's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SSDVRViewer is free to download; KumaAlert costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KumaAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SSDVRViewer's written reviews are positive against 69% of KumaAlert's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSDVRViewer | KumaAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssdvrviewer/id1239280190/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kumaalert/id6760863575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shih Wei Wan](https://appshunter.io/developer/995159418) | [Robert Holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883398515) |

## What reviewers say

### SSDVRViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssdvrviewer/id1239280190)

Monitor live video feeds from IPC and DVR devices directly on your phone. Easily log in using the device's serial number to view real-time footage, perform remote playback, and control PTZ functions. The app also supports local recording, bidirectional talk, and QR code scanning for quick device setup.

**Highlights:** Cloud login support, Real-time live view, Remote playback, Local recording, Bidirectional talk, PTZ control, QR code scanning

**In-app purchases:** none


### KumaAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kumaalert/id6760863575)

Stay connected to your Uptime Kuma monitoring server with instant alerts for downtime or recovery. View live status, manage monitors, and track uptime history directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitor status, Push notifications, Multi-server support, Heartbeat history charts, Maintenance window management, Home screen widgets, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSDVRViewer free?

SSDVRViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KumaAlert free?

KumaAlert costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SSDVRViewer or KumaAlert?

KumaAlert is rated higher. SSDVRViewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KumaAlert averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do SSDVRViewer or KumaAlert have ads?

Neither SSDVRViewer nor KumaAlert shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*