Comparison

Gotham Edifice vs InVid Cloud View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gotham Edifice

Access detailed public information about New York City addresses, including physical data, city agency records, and zoning details. Features include address search, map-based discovery, and the ability to favorite locations for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Address details and physical data
  • City agency records (DOB, 311, HPD)
  • Zoning and district information
  • Map-based address search
  • Autocomplete address search
  • Favorite locations
  • ACRIS document access (subscription)
Features
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Gotham Edifice lets you view public information about New York City addresses. You can see details about the physical location, its zones and districts, as well as lists of related data from various City Agencies. The displayed information includes: * Address details (borough, block, lot, building ID number, etc.) * Physical data (speed limit, street width, etc.) * Hurricane Evacuation Zone, Police & Fire data, Sanitation schedules * Election zones and other district data Additionally, the following items from City agencies are listed: * Department of Buildings (DOB) Job Filings * DOB Complaints * DOB Violations * 311 Service Requests * Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Violations ** NEW ** * ACRIS documents (with subscription) Search by tapping the map. Alternatively, the address search screen features autocomplete, for speedy address finding. There is also a list of recent searches, for convenience. Any of the found items can be marked as a favorite. Favorite items will show up on the map for easy reference. The data is pulled from NYC’s Geoclient API (https://api-portal.nyc.gov/api-details#api=geoclient), and from NYC Open Data (https://opendata.cityofnewyork.us/). Please note that more comprehensive and current data can be found on a given City agency’s website. This app is provided as a public service. There is no tracking or data collection. The code is written for iOS in Swift, using Apple’s frameworks, with no third-party libraries.

About

InVid Cloud View

Easily connect your InVid Secure TAA cameras to the cloud without complex network configurations. This app allows for quick setup and remote viewing of multiple cameras, featuring smart detection capabilities.

Highlights
  • Cloud camera connection
  • MAC address setup
  • No port forwarding required
  • Supports 1-100 cameras
  • Person detection
  • Object motion detection
Features
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InVid Cloud View is an easy way to connect InVid Secure TAA cameras to the cloud. InVid Cloud View offers 1, 2, 3 Setup in the Cloud! 1. Connect Your Camera to a Switch 2. Enter the MAC Address - Direct to the Cloud with MAC Address - Connects to Cloud WITHOUT Port Forwarding 3. Watch the Camera Appear! · 1 Camera or 100 Cameras per account · Smart Technology Cloud Features - Person Detection - Object or Video Motion Detection

Screenshots

Gotham Edifice3 screens
InVid Cloud View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InVid Cloud View at none against Gotham Edifice's 4. InVid Cloud View also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Gotham Edifice's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gotham Edifice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. InVid Cloud View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gotham Edifice against 5.0 for InVid Cloud View. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gotham Edifice has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gotham Edifice ships an update every 8 days, InVid Cloud View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gotham Edifice versus InVid Cloud View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGotham EdificeInVid Cloud View
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua KadenInVid Tech

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gotham Edifice

Subscriptions1
  • ACRIS integration7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • One dollar tip$0.99
  • Two dollar tip$1.99
  • Five dollar tip$4.99
None

InVid Cloud View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gotham Edifice free?
Gotham Edifice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InVid Cloud View free?
InVid Cloud View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gotham Edifice or InVid Cloud View?
Gotham Edifice and InVid Cloud View are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gotham Edifice or InVid Cloud View have ads?
Neither Gotham Edifice nor InVid Cloud View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gotham Edifice or InVid Cloud View?
Gotham Edifice ships an update every 8 days, and InVid Cloud View every 6 months. Most recently, Gotham Edifice was updated on November 3, 2026 and InVid Cloud View on November 5, 2026.

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