Comparison

cView Pro vs PVMS Pro

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

Head to head
About

cView Pro

Features
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The key features of cView Pro Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265 *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 4 channel. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Management of the device alarm infos. *Support for 21 languages if you want to switch. *More and more functions you can find when in use.

About

PVMS Pro

This application provides advanced features for managing Securus Purple Series XVRs. It offers live video streaming, playback capabilities, and real-time device status monitoring with an updated graphical interface.

Highlights
  • 16 Channel Video Streaming
  • 4 Channels Playback
  • Online/Offline Device Visibility
  • Updated GUI
  • Device Offline Error Notification
  • Password Verification for Device Addition
Features
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PVMS Pro is an Advanced Application for Securus Purple Series XVRs Features -> 16 Channel Video Streaming -> 4 Channels Playback -> Online/Offline Visibility on Device Page -> Updated GUI -> Device Offline Error on Device Page -> Password Verification while Adding Device Models 1080N Models SS-8041-TPHD-M1 SS-8081-TPHD-M1 SS-8161-TPHD-M1 M5 Models SS-8041-TPHD-M5/ECO SS-8041-TPHD-M5(S)/ECO SS-8084-TPHD-M5(S)/ECO SS-8164-TPHD-M5(S)/ECO SS-8044-TPHD-M5 SS-8084-TPHD-M5 SS-8164-TPHD-M5 M8(4K) Models SS-8044-TPHD-M8(4K) SS-8084-TPHD-M8(4K)

Screenshots

cView Pro4 screens
PVMS Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PVMS Pro at every 5 months against cView Pro's every 14 months. PVMS Pro also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cView Pro ships an update every 14 months, PVMS Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
cView Pro versus PVMS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercView ProPVMS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCubitechDaksham Ratanchandani

In-app purchases

None

cView Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PVMS Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cView Pro free?
cView Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PVMS Pro free?
PVMS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do cView Pro or PVMS Pro have ads?
Neither cView Pro nor PVMS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cView Pro or PVMS Pro?
cView Pro ships an update every 14 months, and PVMS Pro every 5 months. Most recently, cView Pro was updated on September 12, 2026 and PVMS Pro on June 8, 2026.

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