DW Mobile Plus vs LumiViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DW Mobile Plus
Access and manage your security camera systems remotely. View live and recorded footage, receive real-time event alerts, and control PTZ cameras with ease. Get instant support through embedded chat and access knowledgebase articles.
- Remote DVR/NVR access
- Live and archived video viewing
- Real-time event alerts
- PTZ camera control
- QR code connection
- Embedded help chat
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DESCRIPTION: DW Mobile+ is a free app that empowers DW users to get the most out of their security systems anytime, anywhere. With simple P2P and QR code connection options, users can access their security systems with the tap of a finger, receiving event alerts in real time and accessing live and archived footage directly from their phones. Events can be instantly addressed and delegated as needed, saving customers time and money. The app comes with DWAIN chat for quick help and access to knowledgebase articles, tech support help and other tools from the DW website. With DW Mobile+, you know your system keeps working for you 24/7 worldwide. APP FEATURES: Access your video surveillance systems with a tap of a finger. Support for unlimited registered sites. Use a QR code scan to connect to any VMAX recorder. Remote setup for COVA bridge recorders with a myDW account. Access live and archived videos for any system registered to your myDW account. Push notifications for event alerts from the system Embedded DWAIN help chat for quick access to knowledgebase articles and DW’s tech support. Intuitive and easy to use. Easily choose a site to view from a thumbnail image, grid or list view. Instant remote camera monitoring and playback. View 1, 4, 9 or 16 cameras at a time. One-touch access to the site camera list. Go from live to recorded video instantly. Pinch-to-zoom to expand the timeline and adjust the search period. Fingertip PTZ camera control. Easy calendar search. Supports audio from the camera on cameras with audio in/out. Easily add time and weather information to the app. Onscreen tutorials are easy to understand. MODELS SUPPORTED: COVA Bridge NVRs VMAX IP G4 NVRs VMAX A1 G4 DVRs VMAX IP Plus NVRs VMAX A1 Plus DVRs
LumiViewer
Monitor and manage security systems remotely with live video streaming and smart alerts. Control access, configure devices, and stay connected to your property from anywhere.
- Live HD video monitoring
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Remote device configuration
- Access control management
- Multi-device compatibility
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LumiViewer is a cutting-edge mobile application designed for seamless monitoring and security management. Whether you’re securing your home, store, or enterprise, LumiViewer empowers you to stay connected and in control, anytime and anywhere. LumiViewer Features: -Live Video Monitoring: Stream HD video with smooth playback for real-time surveillance and crystal-clear details. -Smart Alerts: Receive instant notifications for abnormal activities like motion detection and intrusion events. -Remote Device Management: Easily add and configure devices, adjust settings, and control remotely with just a tap. -Multi-Device Compatibility: Integrates flawlessly with Luminys hardware, including NVR/ IP Camera/ Access Control. -Access Control: Unlock doors remotely and monitor entry activities. The app is free with no internal purchases or ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LumiViewer at 3.1 against DW Mobile Plus's 2.7. LumiViewer also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 19%). DW Mobile Plus's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 16). 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.
LumiViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DW Mobile Plus's written reviews are positive against 38% of LumiViewer's.
DW Mobile Plus ships an update every 2 months, LumiViewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DW Mobile Plus | LumiViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (63 ratings) | 3.1 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Watchdog | Luminys Systems Corporation |
Customer experience
DW Mobile Plus
LumiViewer
In-app purchases
DW Mobile Plus
No in-app purchases
LumiViewer
No in-app purchases
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