GV vs FarFaces Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GV
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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.
FarFaces Security
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Advanced mobile biometric matching technology for professional security companies. Up to 15m recognition from any mobile device. Alternative to CCTV.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GV at every 6 months against FarFaces Security's every 14 months. GV also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
GV ships an update every 6 months, FarFaces Security every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GV | FarFaces Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GeoVision inc | BitCenter UK Ltd |
In-app purchases
GV
No in-app purchases
FarFaces Security
No in-app purchases
