Aspect Viewer vs λ | Cortex Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aspect Viewer
This app allows users to view live and recorded footage from Aspect CCTV systems remotely. It supports HD video streaming, two-way audio communication, and push notifications for alarms and motion detection. Users can also record video and save pictures directly to their smartphones.
- Live CCTV footage viewing
- Playback recorded footage
- Search recorded alarms
- Push notifications for alarms
- Record video and save pictures
- Two-way audio communication
- Cloud P2P connection
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Aspect Viewer has been designed to display live and playback footage from Aspect CCTV systems. Through the utilisation of a variety of connection methods, it is easy for users to make contact with any Aspect Viewer compatible system. A simple tap of the finger will allow users to check in on their system. Also featuring live streamed HD video and 2-way audio, Aspect Viewer allows users to stay in touch with their premises irrespective of their location. Functions of the app include: • Observance of live Aspect CCTV footage • View playback footage • Search recorded alarms by alarm type • Receive and manage push notifications from alarm inputs, motion detection to Aspect Intelligent video analytics • Record video and save pictures from Aspect Viewer to a user's smartphone • Supports cloud P2P connection, allowing users to view footage almost instantly across the globe • Account creation for fast access to Aspect CCTV systems • Audio listening and audio broadcasting feature allows users to remotely communicate with their Aspect CCTV system
λ | Cortex Go
Access and manage your video surveillance system remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive instant alerts for motion or alarms. Supports multiple NVR models and offers advanced features like digital zoom and PTZ control.
- Live video streaming
- Video playback and recording
- Push notifications for alarms/motion
- Digital zoom and PTZ control
- Multi-site connectivity
- Instant video snapshots and sharing
- P2P connectivity for remote setup
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Compatible with λ | Cortex NVR devices - λ | Cortex NVR range (Terminator, Hibernator, Genisys & λ | Cortex Max models) Features include: - Multiple layouts - Video playback - Multi-site connectivity - Digital Zoom - PTZ Control - Hot swappable camera tiling - Instant snapshot of video and share to shareable apps - Record video footage - Push notification when alarm or motion is triggered - P2P connectivity for simple remote setup - Timeline with activity - Auto populate any site by tapping site name in portrait mode - Animated swipe left/right to load next/previous set of cameras - Forward and rewind 10 sec by tapping left/right side of full-screen - Supports Security level 1 - Re-arrange the order of devices/favourites by hold, drag and drop when device/favourites list is collapsed - Swipe left/right to load next/previous site's favorites while streaming favorites - Thumbnails as a preview in the timeline for playback video when a user scrolls over the timeline - Group favorites from different sites and auto-populate - Camera audio support - Audio challenge - Share last saved video clip to shareable apps - Backup from timeline - VA activity on timeline for λ | cortex max NVRs - File manager to list snapshots and videos - λ | Cortex TV support - Smart search
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Verdict
Aspect Viewer and λ | Cortex Go both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of λ | Cortex Go's written reviews are positive against 8% of Aspect Viewer's. λ | Cortex Go also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 5.0 for Aspect Viewer against 5.0 for λ | Cortex Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Aspect Viewer's written reviews are positive against 38% of λ | Cortex Go's.
Aspect Viewer ships an update every 8 months, λ | Cortex Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aspect Viewer | λ | Cortex Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videcon | adata ltd |
Customer experience
Aspect Viewer
λ | Cortex Go
In-app purchases
Aspect Viewer
No in-app purchases
λ | Cortex Go
No in-app purchases
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