Comparison

SecureGuard Client vs CVMS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SecureGuard Client

View live or recorded video from NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. Customize camera layouts, swipe between groups, and enter full-screen mode. Supports two-way audio with compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Live and recorded video viewing
  • NVR, DVR, and IP camera support
  • Customizable camera layouts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Pan and zoom functionality
Features
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SecureGuard Client is Speco Technologies' solution for viewing live or recorded video directly from NVRs, DVRs and IP cameras or coming into one or more SecureGuard servers. Create your own layouts to select which cameras to view from any site. Swipe right or left to view different groups of cameras. Double tap to place one particular camera in full screen. Pinch to pan and zoom when viewing a single stream. Also supports 2-way audio with cameras or recorders equipped with a speaker.

About

CVMS Mobile

Access and manage your Clinton Electronics DVRs remotely. Search video footage, create backups, and control cameras with features like remote OSD menu adjustments and PTZ controls. Adjust DVR settings directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR connection
  • Multi-DVR management
  • Color-coded timeline search
  • Video clip creation and sharing
  • Remote camera control (OSD, zoom, focus)
  • PTZ camera control
  • DVR settings adjustment
Features
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CVMS Mobile (Clinton Video Management Software) allows you to connect to your Clinton Electronics Hybrid, FXR, or EX Series DVR from anywhere in the world. MANAGE YOUR DVRS Easily add and save multiple DVRs for quick recollection later. Once saved, a DVR thumbnail preview will appear, making it a breeze to locate the DVR of your choosing. A NEW WAY TO SEARCH Searching video on-the-go has never been more convenient, scroll up or down to search any number of channels all at once with the new color-coded timeline. Drill down to a single camera to view snapshots of past events. CREATE VIDEO BACKUPS Quickly save video up to 5 minutes to your device by creating a clip. View and manage saved video clips in all-in-one-place, then share as an email, message, or via any other 3rd-party file sharing app installed. CAMERA CONTROL With EX-SDI 2.0, it's now possible to make camera adjustments remotely via the app using UCC control. To control, select the camera and tap on the control icon to adjust OSD menu settings as well as zoom & focus levels. Have a PTZ camera? Effortlessly move the camera with the virtual joystick and quickly navigate to presets via a simple tap on the preset thumbnail preview list. ADJUST DVR SETTINGS Need to make a change to your DVR settings? With CVMS Mobile, you now have full control over all DVR settings via the app. *This app is designed to work with iOS 9.0 and later. **Your DVR may require a firmware update for the app to function correctly. **Not recommended for iPhone 5 or older phones. iPhone 6 live/search video quality is reduced for app performance.

Screenshots

SecureGuard Client4 screens
CVMS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CVMS Mobile at 4.4 against SecureGuard Client's 3.6. On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CVMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecureGuard Client ships an update every 4 months, CVMS Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SecureGuard Client versus CVMS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureGuard ClientCVMS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (15 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComponents Specialties, IncCLINTON Electronics

Customer experience

SecureGuard Client

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

CVMS Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

SecureGuard Client

No in-app purchases

None

CVMS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecureGuard Client free?
SecureGuard Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CVMS Mobile free?
CVMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SecureGuard Client or CVMS Mobile?
CVMS Mobile is rated higher. SecureGuard Client averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CVMS Mobile averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do SecureGuard Client or CVMS Mobile have ads?
Neither SecureGuard Client nor CVMS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecureGuard Client or CVMS Mobile?
SecureGuard Client ships an update every 4 months, and CVMS Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, SecureGuard Client was updated on June 2, 2026 and CVMS Mobile on September 10, 2026.

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