Comparison

Videoloft vs ZipVision Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Centralized multi-site visibility
  • Affordable cloud VMS
  • Access from any device
  • Secure offsite cloud backup
  • Enterprise-grade user management
  • Integrates with existing hardware
Features
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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.

About

ZipVision Pro

Access and manage your security cameras remotely. View live feeds from up to 16 channels, control PTZ cameras, and review recorded footage. Store and access snapshots and video clips.

Highlights
  • Real-time video preview (up to 16 channels)
  • Playback (up to 4 channels)
  • PTZ camera control
  • Preset activation and configuration
  • Snapshot and video clip gallery
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This ZipVision Client is an iPhone and iPad application with specific support for the latest Zip NVRs, DVRS, IP Cameras and the RoomWatch Camera. Features include... > Real-time video preview of up to 16 channels > Playback up to 4 channels > PTZ Control for camera movement > Preset activation and configuration > Snapshots and video clip gallery

Screenshots

Videoloft4 screens
ZipVision Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Videoloft at 100% against ZipVision Pro's 30%. Videoloft also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). ZipVision Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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

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

Videoloft ships an update monthly, ZipVision Pro every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Videoloft versus ZipVision Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoloftZipVision Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVideoloft LtdSystem Q Ltd

Customer experience

Videoloft

All ratings66 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ZipVision Pro

Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative54.3%

Bugs and requests

Videoloft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ZipVision Pro

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • App takes forever to load
  • App drops out when watching playback
  • App is generally very clunky
  • App crashes when accessing notification settings
  • App doesn't connect quickly enough
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  • Screen rotation has stopped working
  • No notification alerts received
  • Unable to access camera settings to disable floodlights
  • Problems connecting app to device
  • Cannot view footage previous to the current date
  • App design is poor and not always self-explanatory
  • Remote playback using app has spinning disc
  • Camera images take ages to load
  • Alerts are delayed
  • App is terribly slow to load connection to NVR
  • App keeps reverting back to no camera selection
  • Motion detector is annoying and pings too often
  • Camera constantly goes offline
  • App is very unstable and crashes out
  • App freezes for about a minute before pulling up camera images
  • No notifications received
  • Playback doesn't work on the app, just spins
  • Two-way audio doesn't work
  • Playback scrolling from opposite end of events is very unstable
  • Feature to share to external screen just locks up the app
  • Recording at 6-8 frames per second is not good enough
  • App just exits as soon as you try to tap on anything

Requested features

27 requests
  • Update app for screen rotation
  • Improve app connection speed
  • Fix app crashes on notification settings
  • Provide user manual and end-user information
  • Enable changing Wi-Fi settings easily
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  • Enable remote access to cameras
  • Fix screen rotation issue
  • Fix app crashes when accessing notification settings
  • Improve app connection speed and reliability
  • Make app more user-friendly
  • Fix notification issues
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Provide troubleshooting data
  • Fix bug in saving motion area settings
  • Enable split screen viewing on iPad app
  • Remember last settings and load quicker
  • Fix motion detector sensitivity
  • Add alert for 2 cameras
  • Add iOS version for MacBook
  • Improve motion sensitivity
  • Add button to set/unset alarms
  • Improve app performance for external networks
  • Make app smoother and richer to use
  • Improve playback scrolling stability
  • Fix app freezing when sharing to external screen
  • Improve recording frame rate
  • Fix two-way audio

In-app purchases

None

Videoloft

No in-app purchases

None

ZipVision Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Videoloft free?
Videoloft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZipVision Pro free?
ZipVision Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Videoloft or ZipVision Pro have ads?
Neither Videoloft nor ZipVision Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Videoloft or ZipVision Pro?
Videoloft ships an update monthly, and ZipVision Pro every 13 months. Most recently, Videoloft was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZipVision Pro on November 3, 2026.

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