Comparison

DVR Tool vs iSoms

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

Head to head
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.

About

iSoms

This integrated management solution is designed for law enforcement agencies, offering data integration and sharing capabilities. It provides a user-friendly interface for data entry, report generation, and real-time reporting, adapting to evolving needs.

Highlights
  • Integrated data management
  • Data sharing capabilities
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed report generation
  • Real-time reporting
  • Mobile solutions
Features
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Our software is an innovative, integrated management solution designed to meet the critical demands of law enforcement agencies by addressing the present and future needs for data integration and sharing. The SOMS® family of software was developed to meet your needs. Regardless of your agency size, the SOMS® family is your solution. Data can be entered easily, detailed reports produced quickly, at a cost-effective price. We have two platforms available: windows or browser. Our world is changing rapidly. Data analysis is important, and we know data is needed in a user-friendly detailed format. The demand for data sharing, mobile solutions and real-time reporting is critical. The SOMS® family can help your agency achieve these results at a cost affordable solution. Once your agency invests in a software solution, it must serve your needs today and tomorrow. The SOMS® family is a robust, ever-changing system designed to keep you current on state and federal changes.

Screenshots

DVR Tool4 screens
iSoms1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DVR Tool at 5.0 against iSoms's 4.4. iSoms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DVR Tool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, iSoms every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DVR Tool versus iSoms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVR TooliSoms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohn HylaM & M Micro Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

DVR Tool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iSoms

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

DVR Tool

No in-app purchases

None

iSoms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DVR Tool free?
DVR Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSoms free?
iSoms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DVR Tool or iSoms?
DVR Tool is rated higher. DVR Tool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iSoms averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do DVR Tool or iSoms have ads?
DVR Tool shows ads; iSoms does not.
Which is updated more often, DVR Tool or iSoms?
DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, and iSoms every 3 weeks. Most recently, DVR Tool was updated on June 2, 2026 and iSoms on September 3, 2026.

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