W Box VMS1 vs Cloud VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W Box VMS1
This free video application provides secure remote access to your devices. It supports H.264 and H.265 codecs, allowing live previews of up to 16 channels and playback of recorded footage. Manage device information, recordings, and snapshots with ease.
- H.264 & H.265 decoding
- Live 16-channel video preview
- 1-channel playback preview
- Device information management
- Record video and snapshot management
- Multi-language support
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Connecting with more secured world is our mission and you can get it here, the free video app that allows you to easily available anywhere, which supports the full line of our products that support standard H.264 video codec. The key features of Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265 *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 1 channel. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Support for 21 languages if you want to switch. *More and more functions you can find when in use.
Cloud VMS
This app provides secure, cloud-based video surveillance for single or multiple locations. It offers remote access to live and recorded footage, automatic event notifications, and easy integration with various camera manufacturers and protocols. No extra hardware or computer is required for setup.
- 24/7 secure cloud video recording
- Remote access from any device
- Automatic suspicious activity notifications
- Searchable recorded surveillance video
- Supports major camera manufacturers and protocols
- Easy expansion for multiple cameras
- Secure data transfer and storage
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Cloud VMS Solutions easily supports both single and multiple locations. It tracks what matters most to you, and lets you keep tabs on things while you’re away. Enjoy 24/7 video recording and events securely stored and encrypted in Cloud VMS Solutions cloud. No installation or maintenance needed. Cloud VMS Solutions is accessible from anywhere—but with all the functionality of more expensive and complex solutions. • access high-quality video online (with sound) through any standard connected device or browser • record and store video in the cloud with guaranteed reliability and encryption • receive automatic push- and e-mail notifications of suspicious movements or sounds • quickly search and view recorded surveillance video • access quality video over any bandwidth down to 3G • easily expand to any number of cameras • share camera access with PTZ, Archive, and Live options • transfer and store data securely • embed surveillance feeds in websites or blogs • search video events linked to POS, access control, and home automation systems No computer or extra hardware needed. Plug & Play all major camera manufacturers : Axis, Hikvision, Uniview, etc. Native support of Onvif, H.264 and H.265 protocols. Hassle free support of outdated NVR and Cameras. And if you get stuck, our help desk is ready 24/7. See how easy it is!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud VMS at 67% against W Box VMS1's 6%. Cloud VMS also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.6). W Box VMS1's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Cloud VMS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W Box VMS1 has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of W Box VMS1's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cloud VMS's.
W Box VMS1 ships an update every 3 months, Cloud VMS every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W Box VMS1 | Cloud VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (52 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | Cloud VMS Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
W Box VMS1
Cloud VMS
In-app purchases
W Box VMS1
No in-app purchases
Cloud VMS
No in-app purchases
