Comparison

Speco Gray vs SIONYX

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

Head to head
About

Speco Gray

View live and recorded video from IP surveillance kits. Capture snapshots and recordings, customize layouts, and receive motion event notifications. Access in-app help for easy operation.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Recorded video playback
  • Snapshot and recording capture
  • Multiple layout options
  • Low/high resolution video selection
  • Motion event alarm notifications
Features
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Introducing the Gray Series of IP surveillance kits. A new kit that combines IP cameras that easily plug into the Gray Series recorder. The iOS Speco Gray allows one to view live and recorded video, as well as take snapshots and recordings of what is being seen. Multiple layout options are available as well as an option to view low or high resolution video. Alarm notifications are also available so the user can always be notified of motion events. Help on how to use the app is just a tap away.

About

SIONYX

Stream video and control your SIONYX Nightwave and OPSIN devices. This app allows for seamless command and upgrade functions for your compatible night vision equipment.

Highlights
  • Video streaming
  • Command and control functions
  • Device upgrades
  • Nightwave device support
  • OPSIN device support
Features
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The SIONYX App enables video streaming, command and control functions and upgrade on your SIONYX Nightwave and OPSIN devices.

Screenshots

Speco Gray4 screens
SIONYX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIONYX at 2.7 against Speco Gray's 2.2. SIONYX also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 30 months). Speco Gray's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

SIONYX holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Speco Gray's written reviews are positive against 27% of SIONYX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speco Gray ships an update every 30 months, SIONYX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speco Gray versus SIONYX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeco GraySIONYX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (36 ratings)2.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews27.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComponents Specialties, IncSiOnyx, LLC

Customer experience

Speco Gray

All ratings33 ratings
Positive24.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.6%

SIONYX

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

Speco Gray

No in-app purchases

None

SIONYX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speco Gray free?
Speco Gray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIONYX free?
SIONYX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speco Gray or SIONYX?
SIONYX is rated higher. Speco Gray averages 2.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while SIONYX averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Speco Gray or SIONYX have ads?
Neither Speco Gray nor SIONYX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speco Gray or SIONYX?
Speco Gray ships an update every 30 months, and SIONYX every 5 months. Most recently, Speco Gray was updated on November 2, 2026 and SIONYX on November 3, 2026.

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