Commax VMAX vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Commax VMAX
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The VMAX iOS client app lets you view live and archived video from cameras on video surveillance systems based on VMAX VMS from Commax. VMAX is a next-generation open video management system with unique features that ensure unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, performance, effectiveness, and ease of use: interactive 3D map, Time Compressor, the innovative MomentQuest2 forensic search technology, and others. iOS client app features: Ā· Select any server in a system and connect to it. Ā· Select any camera in a system. Ā· View a live video feed from any camera you select. View archived video for a selected camera.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VMS at 12.0 against Commax VMAX's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Commax VMAX | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COMMAX | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Commax VMAX
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
