Comparison

CommandCentral Capture vs DVR Tool

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

Head to head
About

CommandCentral Capture

Features
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NOTE: Your agency must have an active CommandCentral Evidence user subscription to use this application. Designed specifically for law enforcement, CommandCentral Capture makes it easy to securely capture video, images and audio from an iOS mobile device. Metadata is automatically added to captured evidence and on-device tagging helps keep the burden of data management to a minimum. Officers can also save time by using CommandCentral Capture to dictate their narratives from the field. The audio file is transcribed and available as the primary narrative in the CommandCentral Case View. All evidentiary data is isolated from personal data, making it inaccessible for tampering by other apps. Chain of custody is also established at the moment of capture, so you never need to subpoena devices. Content can be uploaded to CommandCentral Evidence at scene via a cellular connection or later from a WiFi access point for easy, immediate use alongside the rest of your agency's digital evidence.

About

DVR Tool

This tool helps investigators manage video evidence from surveillance systems. It accounts for time discrepancies and allows for the export of detailed PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Track video time offsets
  • Assist investigators
  • Handle incorrect time settings
  • Export detailed PDF reports
  • Share reports
Features
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This tool is to assist investigators with keeping track of video retrieved from surveillance systems including the time offsets commonly encountered due to incorrect time settings. A detailed PDF report can be exported and shared.

Screenshots

CommandCentral Capture4 screens
DVR Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CommandCentral Capture at none against DVR Tool's shown. CommandCentral Capture also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CommandCentral Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, DVR Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CommandCentral Capture versus DVR Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommandCentral CaptureDVR Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotorola Solutions, IncJohn Hyla

In-app purchases

None

CommandCentral Capture

No in-app purchases

None

DVR Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CommandCentral Capture free?
CommandCentral Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DVR Tool free?
DVR Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CommandCentral Capture or DVR Tool have ads?
DVR Tool shows ads; CommandCentral Capture does not.
Which is updated more often, CommandCentral Capture or DVR Tool?
CommandCentral Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and DVR Tool every 2 months. Most recently, CommandCentral Capture was updated on May 15, 2026 and DVR Tool on June 2, 2026.

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