# DVR Tool vs PTVAS

The clearest difference is ads: PTVAS at none against DVR Tool's shown. PTVAS also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). DVR Tool's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 DVR Tool against 5.0 for PTVAS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DVR Tool has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, PTVAS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVR Tool | PTVAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvr-tool/id1417664858/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptvas/id6447089691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Hyla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227264205) | [Packetalk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575497645) |

## What reviewers say

### DVR Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvr-tool/id1417664858)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PTVAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptvas/id6447089691)

This mobile application provides remote access to a video management platform. It allows users to view live footage, play back recorded videos, download content, and manage events from a local network or remote server.

**Highlights:** Real-time video preview, Video playback, Video download and storage, Event viewing, Action linkage, Remote viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVR Tool free?

DVR Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PTVAS free?

PTVAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DVR Tool or PTVAS?

DVR Tool and PTVAS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DVR Tool or PTVAS have ads?

DVR Tool shows ads; PTVAS does not.

### Which is updated more often, DVR Tool or PTVAS?

DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, and PTVAS every 6 weeks. Most recently, DVR Tool was updated on June 2, 2026 and PTVAS on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*