iXTool vs Capture VS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXTool
Connect appliances to your smartphone for easier installation and servicing. This tool supports various communication protocols, aiding technicians in their work.
- WiFi appliance connection
- Smartphone integration
- Commissioning support
- Servicing assistance
- OT, microcom, and Modbus support
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An appliance tool consisting of a WiFi bridge, enabling the connection between an appliance and a smartphone; the APP is supporting the Installers/Service Engineers in the commissioning and servicing of the appliance; the tool supports OT, microcom and modbus.
Capture VS
Monitor and manage up to 16 live video channels with synchronized playback for up to four. Capture local snapshots and recordings, and receive alarm notifications. Configure video parameters for each connected device.
- View and control 16 live video channels
- Sync playback up to 4 channels
- Local snapshot and recording
- Alarm message subscription and push notifications
- Configure video parameters per device
- P2P connectivity
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View and control live 16 video channels Sync playback up to 4 channels Local Snapshot and Recording Alarm Message Subscription and Alarm Events Pushed to APP Configure Resolution, Frame Rate and Other Video Parameters for each Device P2P
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capture VS at 33% against iXTool's 0%. Capture VS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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.
iXTool ships an update every 7 months, Capture VS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iXTool | Capture VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 335 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | Resideo Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
iXTool
Capture VS
In-app purchases
iXTool
No in-app purchases
Capture VS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iXTool free?
Is Capture VS free?
Do iXTool or Capture VS have ads?
Which is updated more often, iXTool or Capture VS?
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