SecureGuard Client vs AXIS Installer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live and recorded video viewing
- NVR, DVR, and IP camera support
- Customizable camera layouts
- Two-way audio communication
- Pan and zoom functionality
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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.
AXIS Installer
Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.
- Find and configure network devices
- Access product documentation
- View live video during installation
- QR code scanning for quick access
- Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: · Find and configure devices on your network · Quick access to product documentation · View live video while installing AXIS Installer replaces the current app for AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool. We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SecureGuard Client at 3.6 against AXIS Installer's 1.8. SecureGuard Client also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (15 vs 5). AXIS Installer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SecureGuard Client holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.
SecureGuard Client ships an update every 4 months, AXIS Installer monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SecureGuard Client | AXIS Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (15 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Components Specialties, Inc | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
SecureGuard Client
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In-app purchases
SecureGuard Client
No in-app purchases
AXIS Installer
No in-app purchases
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