Genetec Mobile vs LVT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genetec Mobile
Access your security systems, including video surveillance, access control, and ALPR, from anywhere. Coordinate responses, handle threats, and manage incidents on-the-go with a unified interface. Stream video, control cameras, and communicate with your team for enhanced collaboration.
- Access video surveillance, access control, and ALPR
- Control PTZ cameras and view live/playback video
- Manage access points and door controls
- Utilize ALPR hotlists and plate reads
- Manage incidents with Mission Control
- Receive push notifications for alarms and events
- Stream and share live video from your device
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Stay connected to your Genetec™ Security Center system from anywhere with Genetec™ Mobile. Access your video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems, and much more, on-the-go. Designed for collaboration, Genetec Mobile makes it easier for your security teams to coordinate responses and handle threats. Provides a unified experience: · Access your Security Center core entities; Omnicast™ video management, Synergis™ access control, and AutoVu™ ALPR · Control PTZ cameras, view live and playback video, and add bookmarks · Lock and unlock doors and monitor access points · Add plates to hotlists and receive license plate reads and hits · Take ownership of active incidents with Mission Control™ · Arm and disarm intrusion areas · Keep track of alarms and events with push notifications · View security entities easily using the map-based interface Enhances collaboration: · Security Desk operators can track mobile users on the map with geo-localization · Stream and capture live video with your device and share it with other operators · Initiate communications using in-app messaging and Sipelia™ calling functionalities · Alert your team with hot actions such as manually triggering an incident, threat levels, public announcements, and more Want to see what our mobile app is all about? By downloading Genetec Mobile, you can access a free demo system from the Genetec Mobile sign-in page. Requirements: · Genetec Mobile requires Security Center version 5.8 or greater. Some features require specific integrations or versions of Security Center.
LVT
Monitor your business security cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. Stream live video, control camera pan, tilt, and zoom, and play audio through your unit's loudspeaker. Manage your entire security network in one app.
- Remote camera monitoring
- Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
- Live video streaming
- Two-way audio playback
- Remote light control
- Multi-unit management
- Persistent login
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A first for enterprise security systems, the LVT app allows you to monitor your LiveView Technologies (LVT) cameras from virtually anywhere in the world. Fast, reliable streaming ensures that you know what is happening at your business at any time, no matter where you are. Controls within the app allow you to pan, tilt, and zoom your cameras and stream video live. You can easily jump between multiple LVT Mobile Surveillance Units to manage your entire security network in one app. The LVT app is available to LVT customers only. Control cameras remotely—Choose what you see with in-app navigation. Easily pan, tilt, and zoom each of the cameras on your Live Unit for an optimized view of your property. Navigate between cameras—Jump between cameras on the same unit or even jump between units with just a few clicks. Play audio—Play recorded messages and quick sounds through your unit’s loudspeaker. Deter unwanted visitors with a warning or play reminders for your employees. Turn on the lights—Light up your parking lot or property. Simply click to turn on your unit’s flood or the strobe lights. Locate your LVT Live Units—Easily find your Live Units by searching for them by name, number, or location. Or you can use the map to select different units. Stay logged in—The app remembers you! Persistent login allows you to quickly get to your security feeds. Use light or dark mode—Toggle between light and dark mode for an optimal viewing experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LVT at 3.9 against Genetec Mobile's 3.2. Genetec Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and ratings volume (37 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LVT holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Genetec Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of LVT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Genetec Mobile ships an update monthly, LVT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genetec Mobile | LVT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (37 ratings) | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genetec | Live View Technologies |
Customer experience
Genetec Mobile
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In-app purchases
Genetec Mobile
No in-app purchases
LVT
No in-app purchases









