webeyeCMS vs pod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
webeyeCMS
This companion app for the webeyeCMS alarm platform allows users to receive video and audio alarms, view live feeds from sites and cameras, and manage site subscriptions. It also offers SOS tracking and the ability to invite others to view sites.
- Receive video and audio alarms
- View live site and camera feeds
- Manage site subscriptions
- SOS tracking
- Invite users to view sites
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We've updated the webeyeCMS app with useful features for when you're on-site or out of the control room. It is the companion app to the webeyeCMS alarm platform. Receive alarms with video and audio signals. View sites and LiveLink to panels and cameras. In alarm and on demand live video Manage site subscriptions Invite people to view sites SOS tracking You must have an existing webeyeCMS user account to use this app.
pod
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Supercharge your home and business security system with pod. It integrates seamlessly with your existing or new alarm system elevating its capabilities and simplifying your life. Take charge and stay informed about activity at all your property(ies), even when you're away. Pod collaborates with your current armed response provider, ensuring added protection for your family and colleagues, while you receive crucial alerts and notifications directly to your mobile device. The app integrates arming and disarming, zone bypassing, home automation, and more, all in one system. You can conveniently monitor and control your home, granny flat, business, and holiday home all from the palm of your hand. Elevate your security experience with pod now. Requires a RDC GTXi alarm communicator to be installed. ALARM SYSTEM CONTROL Control and monitor your alarm system with ease using the pod app. ARM DISARM Easily arm (in stay, away or sleep mode) and disarm different areas of your properties as set up by the installation technician. INTELLIGENT BYPASSING AND FORCED ARMING Bypass specific zones to prevent triggering an alarm. Bypass multiple zones at once for convenience. MULTIPLE SITES Manage and monitor multiple properties such as a home, business and holiday home from a single app, including the ability to use different armed response providers in different areas. MULTIPLE PARTITIONS Independently control different areas, of each site, such as a granny flat or office department, all within the same app. POWER MONITORING Stay informed about load shedding and low battery levels. View the history of power-related events. ADVANCED STATUS MONITORING Easily understand system connections and statuses through a simple graphic display. Review history logs for Wi-Fi outages and other status events. USER PERMISSION CONTROL Set and control household or employee user permissions to manage access to multiple properties, including adding and removing sub-users and controlling access rights. CONTROL HOLIDAY HOME ACCESS Allow safe and controlled access to cleaners or contractors. Limit alarm control by area and automation control by selected function. Limit the days of the week or month and the time of day, or simply allow access only once. MANAGE EVENT ACCESS Allow temporary access to guests attending an event. Invite them in a WhatsApp group. Limit access automation to a close proximity with geofencing limits. AUTOMATED ZONE NAMING Fetch zone names from the panel remotely or name and rename zones using a live status walkthrough. INEXPENSIVE AUTOMATION Upgrade your home to a smart home with pod's affordable automation controls for gates, garage doors, lights, locks, sprinklers, and pool pumps etc. EVENT HISTORY Access a live log detailing alarm triggers, home or business access instances, and automation routines. Gain valuable insights into the performance of your security systems, load shedding history and Wi-Fi or internet connection disruptions. SMART ALERTS Customize push notifications and email messages to receive alerts according to your preferences. SILENT PANIC Use the in-app panic button to silently alert other app users and summon help from the armed response provider in panic or duress situations. EASY SETUP AND ARMED RESPONSE LINK Contact your security company to request a GTXi communicator to utilize the pod app. pod seamlessly connects with a variety of alarm panels, eliminating the necessity for any system upgrades. The security company will handle the installation and configuration, granting full access to the app's features. Elevate your security experience with pod now. Requires a RDC GTXi alarm communicator to be installed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: pod at every 2 months against webeyeCMS's every 11 months. webeyeCMS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
webeyeCMS ships an update every 11 months, pod every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | webeyeCMS | pod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webeye Limited | Sentian (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
webeyeCMS
No in-app purchases
pod
No in-app purchases









