Pocket Reader vs TecomView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Reader
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This product is a perfect combination of the high frequency & low frequency & Bluetooth 4.0, and it can be connected or operated offline, and this is the best device for IOT to make connection more convenient. Automatically store 1,000 groups of IDs in connection and offline status and automatically mark them according to the attributes of the tags. The card reading mode includes a command mode (read and write mode) a single card mode and a continuous card reading mode, and the anti-duplication reading function automatically starts when a card is read. This productβs read/write function conforms to most NFC tags and devices, and has a wide range of applications, such as access control, inventory management, and automatic verification of logical access control.
TecomView
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TecomView is a simple and easy-to-operate cell phone surveillance system, that is designed to work with Tecom NVR, DVR, IPC and other surveillance cameras. -With the video preview feature of this app, you can remotely view real-time surveillance video anytime, anywhere. -With the video playback feature, you can conveniently view what happened in the past period. -Work with a surveillance camera,which supports AI, you can even search video records from many videos using a face photo. -With the alarm message service, you can receive the alarm information of the places you care about in the first place, to take timely measures to reduce your losses. -With the voice intercom feature, you can also communicate with the people where the camera is located. Key features: 1. Add a device quickly by scanning the device QRcode. 2. Watch HD videos in real time. (support 4/ 9 / 16 split window mode) 3. Historical video viewingοΌand take photos and video clips are in the app from live and recorded video. 4. Get instant alerts when motion or AI is detected, the system can notify users by sending an instant push notification. 5. You can also use security camera with two-way audio to talk in real-time and check on them to ensure sure everything is OK.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Reader at every 4 months against TecomView's every 13 months. TecomView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Reader ships an update every 4 months, TecomView every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on January 23, 2026 and December 12, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Reader | TecomView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months β better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTCHIP MICROELECTRONICS CORP. | TECOM CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Pocket Reader
No in-app purchases
TecomView
No in-app purchases
Questions
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