stratus vs SureView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
stratus
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stratus-io - Time and Attendance manages workforce, school, and event check-in using RFID, NFC smart badges and barcodes. Use mobile on-the-go and stationary kiosks. stratus-io integrates with payroll software, learning management systems, access control systems, and database managers. Use stratus-io’s powerful time and attendance functionality to cover a wide range of applications, including: Emergency Headcount, Mustering, Rally Point Safety Training Attendance & Compliance Visitor Management Roster Management Meeting Attendance Ridership and Benefits Usage Monitoring Hours Tracking/Time Clock Access Control Flexible Check-In Modes stratus-io has many check-in types that you can adapt to fit any check-in tracking station. Open Check-In: Continuously track scans at entry points Open Check-In/Check-Out: Track “check-in” and “check-out” scans at entry/exit points Checkpoint: Track check-in/out at events for all individuals or assigned groups Flex Check-In: Prompt individuals at scan to self-select an event to check-in to Real-Time Validation Improve access security by assigning your roster members to designated events on your calendar and verifying that only those members check-in to that event. For enhanced control, add photo identification and match each scanned badge back to the individual checking in. Automatic Updates With the stratus-io - Time and Attendance app, the data you collect is automatically synced to your account when connected to the internet. Get instant access to lists of members that have checked-in to an area in real-time and always have up-to-date reports on your workforce, school, or events. When an internet connection is not available, stratus-io continues to collect and store scans and will automatically update your data when returned to a network. Customizable Features stratus-io can be modified for different degrees of customization and control at both the organization and individual user levels. Administrators can manage what events users have access to, create custom backgrounds and messages for each user, and create custom, saved reports and subscribe to frequently used reports. Advanced Reporting With extensive search and filter options, you can create detailed reports with your collected data in order to gain insight into your organization. Track individuals or groups, narrow by date or time frame, view by location, and more. You can save reports you pull frequently and have them automatically send up-to-date data to your inbox on a daily, weekly, monthly, and even hourly basis. Visitor Badge Printing Visitor kiosk option easily and quickly prints visitor badges right from the iPad using a fast, small, convenient printer.
SureView
This app streamlines security operations for guards and agents by automating location reporting and dispatch management. It allows for real-time communication, event reporting with notes and images, and emergency alarm functions, enhancing safety and efficiency in the field.
- Real-time dispatch notifications
- Map and list interface for dispatches
- Navigation to dispatch locations
- Event reporting with notes and images
- Shared event notes for all users
- Guard availability status control
- Optional background location tracking
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The SureView app is an app for security guards, field security operatives, and personal protection agents to perform field operations in communication with operators using the SureView product, such as being dispatched to events, reporting their location and status, reporting details of events, and raising alarms if they need assistance (such as being attacked or having an accident). Historically guards and agents have to constantly provide their status and location to the operators via radio, but using the app automates much of this work making the security operation much more streamlined and safer (for instance, as the app provides the location of the field security operative to the operators, if they are attacked or have an accident then the operators immediately know where they are and where to send help). Current Features: - Local notifications to new dispatch requests - Map / list interface for managing dispatch requests - Directions from current location to dispatch location - Add notes, upload images to the event - See notes made by all guards and operators using the event - Guard controls their availability status - Optional: tracking of guard's location for operators to offer field support* *To turn on tracking the guard must select an area to monitor or a call sign. The app will track that guard in the background while this feature is on to ensure the operators know the guard's location. This is required for life-safety in case the guard gets attacked or has an accident so the operators know where to send help. *Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SureView is a universal application and is designed for iOS; full functionality requires a live SureView system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: stratus at every 9 days against SureView's every 2 months. SureView's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
stratus ships an update every 9 days, SureView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | stratus | SureView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | SureView Systems, Inc |
In-app purchases
stratus
No in-app purchases
SureView
No in-app purchases








