Videoloft vs CVMS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Videoloft
Centralize your surveillance system with this cloud-based video management solution. Access live and recorded footage from any device, manage multiple sites and cameras from a single platform, and benefit from secure offsite cloud backup. Upgrade your existing CCTV hardware without replacement.
- Centralized multi-site visibility
- Affordable cloud VMS
- Access from any device
- Secure offsite cloud backup
- Enterprise-grade user management
- Integrates with existing hardware
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Videoloft is the simple, secure, and affordable way to centralize your surveillance system and modernize the way you manage your CCTV. Whether you’re overseeing a single office or hundreds of sites, Videoloft transforms your existing cameras into a powerful Cloud Video Management System (VMS) that works seamlessly across mobile and web apps. Multi site visibility, one app No more juggling multiple recorders, logins, or apps. Videoloft’s cloud based CCTV viewer mobile app and web-based VMS bring all your cameras - across different brands, recorders, and sites - into one central platform. Perfect for enterprises managing security across offices, retail chains, warehouses, or campuses. Affordable cloud VMS at scale Videoloft delivers enterprise grade video management at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Eliminate expensive servers and recorders, reduce IT overhead, and scale effortlessly as your business grows. Access from anywhere, on any device Whether you’re in the office, on the go, or at home, Videoloft keeps you connected. Instantly view live and recorded footage from the Videoloft app or securely log into the web-based VMS on your desktop. Never lose critical footage Protect your organization against recorder failures, theft, or damage with secure offsite cloud backup. Record locally and to the cloud, or capture directly to the cloud at up to 4K (8MP) resolution. Access video anytime via the app or web platform. Enterprise-grade user management Add unlimited users at no additional cost and control exactly who can view, manage, or share footage. Ideal for businesses with multiple stakeholders or distributed security teams. Upgrade, don’t replace Videoloft integrates with the hardware you already own. Compatible with leading brands like Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, Lorex, Wisenet, and more, plus any ONVIF-compatible cameras. Simply connect via the Videoloft Cloud Adapter to get going - setup is quick, remote, and requires no complex IT configuration. Compatible cameras, NVRs and DVRs Videoloft works with a wide range of IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs, including all Axis, Hikvision (and OEMs), Dahua, Unv, and Lorex devices, plus any ONVIF supported models from brands like Amcrest, Bosch, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, and Wisenet. Videoloft makes enterprise level video management simple, secure, and affordable. Manage all your sites from one powerful platform. Upgrade your surveillance system today without replacing it. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit videoloft.com/terms and videoloft.com/privacy.
CVMS Mobile
Access and manage your Clinton Electronics DVRs remotely. Search video footage, create backups, and control cameras with features like remote OSD menu adjustments and PTZ controls. Adjust DVR settings directly from your mobile device.
- Remote DVR connection
- Multi-DVR management
- Color-coded timeline search
- Video clip creation and sharing
- Remote camera control (OSD, zoom, focus)
- PTZ camera control
- DVR settings adjustment
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CVMS Mobile (Clinton Video Management Software) allows you to connect to your Clinton Electronics Hybrid, FXR, or EX Series DVR from anywhere in the world. MANAGE YOUR DVRS Easily add and save multiple DVRs for quick recollection later. Once saved, a DVR thumbnail preview will appear, making it a breeze to locate the DVR of your choosing. A NEW WAY TO SEARCH Searching video on-the-go has never been more convenient, scroll up or down to search any number of channels all at once with the new color-coded timeline. Drill down to a single camera to view snapshots of past events. CREATE VIDEO BACKUPS Quickly save video up to 5 minutes to your device by creating a clip. View and manage saved video clips in all-in-one-place, then share as an email, message, or via any other 3rd-party file sharing app installed. CAMERA CONTROL With EX-SDI 2.0, it's now possible to make camera adjustments remotely via the app using UCC control. To control, select the camera and tap on the control icon to adjust OSD menu settings as well as zoom & focus levels. Have a PTZ camera? Effortlessly move the camera with the virtual joystick and quickly navigate to presets via a simple tap on the preset thumbnail preview list. ADJUST DVR SETTINGS Need to make a change to your DVR settings? With CVMS Mobile, you now have full control over all DVR settings via the app. *This app is designed to work with iOS 9.0 and later. **Your DVR may require a firmware update for the app to function correctly. **Not recommended for iPhone 5 or older phones. iPhone 6 live/search video quality is reduced for app performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Videoloft at 4.8 against CVMS Mobile's 4.4. Videoloft also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (66 vs 9). CVMS Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Videoloft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Videoloft has 66 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Videoloft ships an update monthly, CVMS Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Videoloft | CVMS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (66 ratings) — better | 4.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | CLINTON Electronics |
Customer experience
Videoloft
CVMS Mobile
In-app purchases
Videoloft
No in-app purchases
CVMS Mobile
No in-app purchases









