vCam Mobile Controller vs USA North
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vCam Mobile Controller
Stream live video from inspection cameras directly to your smartphone or tablet. Add text overlays to recordings and share captured images and videos instantly via native sharing options.
- Live video streaming
- Add text to recordings
- HD video recording
- Native sharing options
- Remote job site viewing
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The vCam Mobile Controller (VMC) app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a powerful wireless controller for your vCam inspection camera system. Connect to your compatible vCam device over Wi-Fi to view live videos, capture photos and videos, and share inspection results directly from the field. Designed for professionals, the VMC app streamlines inspections by providing instant access to live camera feeds, recording controls, and reel functions—all from your mobile device. Compatible with the vCam Wi-Fi Adapter and vCamDrain Wireless Reel, the app provides full control of supported reel functions, including: • Sonde activation • Distance counter reset • Camera LED brightness adjustment When connected, the app automatically checks your vCam system for available firmware updates and prompts you to install the latest version to keep your equipment up to date. Key Features • View live video from your compatible vCam inspection system over Wi-Fi • Capture high-quality photos and videos during inspections • Add text notes and voice comments to recordings and images • Share inspection photos and videos using your device's built-in sharing features • Send inspection results to customers directly from the job site • Upload videos to YouTube and other supported social media platforms • Record simultaneously to the mobile app and a USB storage device (supported systems) • Choose recording resolution to optimize video quality and file size • Automatically check for and install compatible firmware updates The VMC app is compatible with Vivax-Metrotech vCam inspection systems, including the vCam-6 and vCamMX2+. Whether you're performing pipeline, drain, or sewer inspections, the vCam Mobile Controller app helps you document findings, collaborate with customers, and complete inspections more efficiently.
USA North
Submit locate requests for excavation and utility work directly from your mobile device. Register through the app to start submitting requests for underground utilities.
- Submit locate requests
- Register for service
- Mobile utility locating
- Excavator and utility tool
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The USA North App allows excavators, utilities, homeowners to submit Locate Requests directly from their phones. You first need to register with the service which can be done from the App and then you are ready to begin submitting your locate requests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: USA North at 4.7 against vCam Mobile Controller's 3.0. USA North also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
USA North holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vCam Mobile Controller | USA North |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 926 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metrotech Corp. | PelicanCorp |
Customer experience
vCam Mobile Controller
USA North
In-app purchases
vCam Mobile Controller
No in-app purchases
USA North
No in-app purchases
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