OmniSite GuardDog 2 vs vCam Mobile Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OmniSite GuardDog 2
This app provides remote access to equipment status and alarm management for users with an existing GuardDog account. It offers interactive features for managing devices and acknowledging alarms, as well as read-only access to historical data for monitoring purposes.
- View current alarms
- Acknowledge alarms
- Manage device setup
- Access station lists
- Review historical data
- Edit callout lists
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GuardDog 2.0 is a companion app to our web-based interface and REQUIRES AN EXISTING GUARDDOG ACCOUNT. Contact OmniSite Support at 317-885-6330 x3 with any questions. GuardDog 2.0 (Interactive) The Interactive features of our app - available exclusively for OmniAdvantage Plan members (visit www.omnisite.com/omniadvantage for more information) - allows you to change your callout list, acknowledge alarms, edit and manage device setup, plus many other features that our original would not allow. The provides the user with most of same functionality as the web interface on their phone or other mobile device. App Features GuardDog was designed to be simple to use while providing best in class features and options. This version of the app provides a full subset of the GuardDog features as listed below: - Current Alarms - Alarm Acknowledgement - Callout List and Call Plan - Station List* - Device Setup *The Station list page allows you to drill down even further to look at specific Analyzer and Alarm Information for a given station. The following information is available for the previous 6 months: - Device Status - Pump Calculations - Analog Readings (Crystal Ball only) - Influent Reports - Rainfall GuardDog 2.0 (Read-Only) The Read-Only app allows access to equipment status from any one of OmniSite’s alarm monitors. Access to the Read-Only features are included with all cellular plans. Using this app in combination with the GuardDog web interface makes it possible to monitor your equipment any time, any day, from any computer, and now even from your phone or other mobile device. App Features GuardDog was designed to be simple to use, while providing best in class features and options. This version of the app provides a Read-Only subset of the GuardDog features as listed below: - Station List** - Current Alarms - Contact Information (With direct connection) **The Station List page allows you to drill down even further to look at specific Analyzer and Alarm information for a given station. The following information is available for only the previous 7 days: - Device Status - Pump Calculations - Influent Reports - Analog Readings - Rainfall Reports - Counter Values - Device Activity
vCam Mobile Controller
Stream live video from inspection cameras directly to your smartphone or tablet. Add text overlays to recordings and share captured images and videos instantly via native sharing options.
- Live video streaming
- Add text to recordings
- HD video recording
- Native sharing options
- Remote job site viewing
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The vCam Mobile Controller (VMC) app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a powerful wireless controller for your vCam inspection camera system. Connect to your compatible vCam device over Wi-Fi to view live videos, capture photos and videos, and share inspection results directly from the field. Designed for professionals, the VMC app streamlines inspections by providing instant access to live camera feeds, recording controls, and reel functions—all from your mobile device. Compatible with the vCam Wi-Fi Adapter and vCamDrain Wireless Reel, the app provides full control of supported reel functions, including: • Sonde activation • Distance counter reset • Camera LED brightness adjustment When connected, the app automatically checks your vCam system for available firmware updates and prompts you to install the latest version to keep your equipment up to date. Key Features • View live video from your compatible vCam inspection system over Wi-Fi • Capture high-quality photos and videos during inspections • Add text notes and voice comments to recordings and images • Share inspection photos and videos using your device's built-in sharing features • Send inspection results to customers directly from the job site • Upload videos to YouTube and other supported social media platforms • Record simultaneously to the mobile app and a USB storage device (supported systems) • Choose recording resolution to optimize video quality and file size • Automatically check for and install compatible firmware updates The VMC app is compatible with Vivax-Metrotech vCam inspection systems, including the vCam-6 and vCamMX2+. Whether you're performing pipeline, drain, or sewer inspections, the vCam Mobile Controller app helps you document findings, collaborate with customers, and complete inspections more efficiently.
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Verdict
OmniSite GuardDog 2 and vCam Mobile Controller both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of vCam Mobile Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of OmniSite GuardDog 2's. vCam Mobile Controller also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for OmniSite GuardDog 2 against 3.0 for vCam Mobile Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of OmniSite GuardDog 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of vCam Mobile Controller's.
OmniSite GuardDog 2 ships an update every 6 months, vCam Mobile Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OmniSite GuardDog 2 | vCam Mobile Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 926 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OmniSite | Metrotech Corp. |
Customer experience
OmniSite GuardDog 2
vCam Mobile Controller
In-app purchases
OmniSite GuardDog 2
No in-app purchases
vCam Mobile Controller
No in-app purchases
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