Comparison

GV vs Ifovea Cloud

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

Head to head
About

GV

Features
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GV-Face allows you to take portrait photos, create new face data, search for recognition events and view live recognition events of GV-VD8700 / GV-FD8700 and GV-AI FR and GV-FR Panel through your mobile phone.

About

Ifovea Cloud

Features
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The Ifovea Cloud application lets you connect your IP security cameras to our cloud with secure and real-time instant live view, incidents, playbacks, and advanced video analytics (Motion detection, Missed Object, Virtual Lines). The application eliminates the need for local NVR maintenance and continuous updates or hardware replacements. All streamed videos via the application are encrypted for security and privacy protection purposes. Configure the screen using one account to connect multiple locations to one account for easy live view or playback any camera from any of your locations.   Ifovea Cloud is a contract-less, Pay as you go platform for security camera video recording services. Some of our features include: •         Plug and Play for all major camera manufacturers: 2M Technology, Veilux, Uview, Axis, Dahua, TVT, Raysharp, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek and more. •         Does not require installation or maintenance. •         Supports ONVIF, H.264, and H.265 streaming protocols. •         Record and store videos on the cloud with guaranteed reliability, security, and encryption. •         Access HD Video streaming  remotely online with clear sound using workstations, smart phones, tablet or browser. •         Access high quality videos with any bandwidth or through 3G/4G connections. •         Unlimited number of camera connections •         Easy to add on ip security cameras as you grow. •         Live video broadcasting directly from IP security cameras. •         Automatic push and email notifications for any suspicious activity. •         Encrypted video and data streaming. •         Quick search of events and easy playback on any recorded footage from the cloud. •         Integrates with access control equipment for quick event search and playback. •         Compatible with analog and network video recorders.   For any assistance feel free to reach us, support is available 24/7.  support@ifovea.com

Screenshots

GV3 screens
Ifovea Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

GV and Ifovea Cloud are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 6 months, Ifovea Cloud every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GV versus Ifovea Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVIfovea Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoVision inc2MSolutions Inc.

In-app purchases

None

GV

No in-app purchases

None

Ifovea Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ifovea Cloud free?
Ifovea Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GV or Ifovea Cloud have ads?
Neither GV nor Ifovea Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GV or Ifovea Cloud?
GV ships an update every 6 months, and Ifovea Cloud every 12 months. Most recently, GV was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ifovea Cloud on November 7, 2026.

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