Safire Connect vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safire Connect
Remotely monitor live video feeds from Safire DVRs, NVRs, IP cameras, and encoders. Access recorded footage, control alarm outputs, and receive motion detection alerts. Connect via IP address, domain name, or Cloud P2P for easy global access.
- Remote live video monitoring
- Playback recorded files
- Access stored pictures and videos
- Control alarm outputs
- PTZ control
- Motion detection push notifications
- Cloud P2P connection
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Safire Connect for iOS can be used to remotely monitor live video from Safire Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), Network Video Recorders (NVRs), IP Cameras and Video Encoders. This app allows playback of recorded files, access pictures and videos stored in the device and control alarm outputs and PTZ controls (when available). Safire Connect also will show you a push notification when motion detection is triggered by your device. With Safire Connect you can register devices by means of their IP addresses or their domain names. If the device is connected to the Internet from a private network (such as a residential or home network), its ports need to be mapped or forwarded in the router (contact your provider for more information). Also supports Cloud P2P connection, which allows you to connect with your device in an easy way. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Safire Connect at 10.0 against VMS's 12.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Safire Connect ships an update every 5 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safire Connect | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (151 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Safire Connect
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
