Swann Security vs Virtually Myself
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swann Security
Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.
- Unified control of security systems
- Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
- Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
- Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
- Remote access to security feeds
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
Virtually Myself
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Virtually Myself turns your content into a living knowledge base. Record voice memos, upload documents, and build a personal vault of everything you know, then chat with an AI that speaks as you, drawing on your interviews, articles, podcasts, and notes. CAPTURE Record voice memos on the go. Snap photos of whiteboards, documents, and notes. Upload files directly from your phone. Everything is automatically transcribed, summarised, and added to your vault. VAULT Browse and search your entire knowledge base. Semantic search finds what you need even when you can't remember the exact words. Filter by type - audio, video, documents, images - and see summaries and topics at a glance. CHAT Ask questions and get answers grounded in your own content. Your AI twin responds in your voice, drawing on your vault as if recalling from memory. Supports text, voice dictation, and hands-free conversation mode with text-to-speech. VOICE MODES - Hands-free: continuous listen-think-speak conversation - Dictation: tap to talk, auto-sends on silence - Read aloud: hear AI responses via text-to-speech Built for thought leaders, authors, consultants, and anyone who wants to make their knowledge work harder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtually Myself at none against Swann Security's 11. Swann Security's advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Virtually Myself asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtually Myself every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swann Security | Virtually Myself |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #123 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Kienco Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Swann Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa
Virtually Myself
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swann Security
- Essential$1.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
- ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year
Virtually Myself
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Swann Security free?
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Do Swann Security or Virtually Myself have ads?
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