X vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
This mobile software allows users to remotely access and control devices connected to the X-VMS system. It provides live viewing, playback of recorded footage, and alarm notifications over Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G networks.
- Remote site access
- Live video streaming
- Remote playback
- Alarm notifications
- Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G network support
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X-VMS Mobile software is installed on the iOS 9.0 or higher version mobile platform. It gets access to the X-VMS, via Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G network, and fulfills the functions of the devices connected to the X-VMS, such as Remote Site, Live view, Remote playback, Receive Alarm Notice and so on.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VMS at every 3 months against X's every 15 months. 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.
X ships an update every 15 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LT Security Inc. | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
