Comparison

i vs The Red Mobile

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

Head to head
About

i

Monitor live video from network cameras and NVRs wirelessly. This user-friendly app allows easy access to live and recorded video playback, with features like alarm push and file management.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • NVR and camera management
  • QR code remote view
  • Playback recorded videos
  • Alarm push notifications
  • Multi-screen layouts
  • File management
Features
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i-Sight is a powerful mobile surveillance App that enhances security by providing user flexibility to monitor the live video from network cameras and NVRs via wireless network. The simple and intuitive interface is such user-friendly design which gives the user easy access to most functions, such as viewing the live videos and playing back the recorded videos. Key Features: 1. Support synchronously managing network cameras and our NVRs 2. Support scanning QR code to get a remote view via P2P for our cameras and NVRs 3. Support dual stream 4. Support customized stream parameters 5. Support 1/4/9/16 screen layouts for up to 64 channels displaying synchronously 6. Support to playback SD card and HDD recorded videos 7. Support alarm push 8. Support viewing Favorites 9. Support image capture/ video recording functions 10. Support file management 11. H.265/H.264video compression 12. Support password protection 13. Support Mobile Network Reminder 14. Support Wi-Fi/3G/4G network

About

The Red Mobile

Features
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The Red Mobile is our newly designed mobile application for all your video surveillance needs. It is compatible with our latest NVRs, Hybrid DVRs, and IP Cameras*, which can operate as standalone devices without a need for an NVR. We strive to make our user interface as intuitive as possible to ensure the best experience. Navigate our menu effortlessly and view your cameras live, or freely play back saved recordings. With our AI-capable recorders and cameras, you can now filter video events through features such as motion detection, facial recognition, people/vehicle detection and license plate reading. Reviewing push notifications is now streamlined as notifications are divided into three categories: Event, AI, and Abnormal. With these options, there is no need to review countless motion events when our software provides the analytics to detect relevant results. The built-in file list system helps users view or playback archived footage to save on their mobile devices. Our file manager comes with an integrated search engine to provide fast results based on dates and device names. It is easier than ever to quickly share your desired footage to social media platforms or a simple text message. Compatible Products • Direct connection to any NDAA Series IP Cameras (IPCs)* • DVRs • NVRs Key features: • P2P Support for all products • Watch HD video in real-time • Video player for archive/storage playback • One/Two-Way communication with compatible devices • Push Message alerts for motion, AI, and sound detection • Motion sensitivity control and area management • Configuration of recording schedule and alarm notification schedules * Standalone IP cameras will require a microSD card for storage and playback control

Screenshots

i3 screens
The Red Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: i at every 3 months against The Red Mobile's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 3 months, The Red Mobile every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
i versus The Red Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriThe Red Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRS GmbH & Co. KGAIS Surveillance, INC.

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

The Red Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Red Mobile free?
The Red Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i or The Red Mobile have ads?
Neither i nor The Red Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or The Red Mobile?
i ships an update every 3 months, and The Red Mobile every 18 months. Most recently, i was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Red Mobile on September 17, 2026.

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