CVMS Mobile vs AVYCON ONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
AVYCON ONE
This app provides comprehensive video surveillance management for compatible NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. View live feeds, play back recordings, and utilize AI features like facial recognition and license plate reading. Streamlined push notifications and an integrated file manager enhance usability.
- Live HD video streaming
- Playback archived recordings
- AI event filtering (motion, face, license plate)
- Categorized push notifications
- Integrated file manager with search
- One/Two-way audio communication
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AVY Mobile One is our newly designed mobile application for all your video surveillance needs. It is compatible with our latest Diversity Series NVRs, Hybrid DVRs, and IP Cameras*, which can operate as standalone devices without a need for an NVR. We strive to make our user interface as intuitive as possible to ensure the best experience. Navigate our menu effortlessly and view your cameras live, or freely play back saved recordings. With our AI-capable recorders and cameras, you can now filter video events through features such as motion detection, facial recognition, people/vehicle detection and license plate reading. Reviewing push notifications is now streamlined as notifications are divided into three categories: Event, AI, and Abnormal. With these options, there is no need to review countless motion events when our software provides the analytics to detect relevant results. The built-in file list system helps users view or playback archived footage to save on their mobile devices. Our file manager comes with an integrated search engine to provide fast results based on dates and device names. It is easier than ever to quickly share your desired footage to social media platforms or a simple text message. Compatible Products • Direct connection to any NDAA/TAA Diversity Series IP Cameras (IPCs)* • AVR-DSV Diversity Series recorders • AVR-HSV Diversity Series NVRs • AVR-NSV Diversity Series NVRs Key features: • P2P Support for all Diversity Series products • Watch HD video in real-time • Video player for archive/storage playback • One/Two-Way communication with compatible devices • Push Message alerts for motion, AI, and sound detection • Motion sensitivity control and area management • Configuration of recording schedule and alarm notification schedules * Standalone Diversity Series cameras will require a microSD card for storage and playback control
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CVMS Mobile at 4.4 against AVYCON ONE's 2.7. AVYCON ONE's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CVMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVYCON ONE has 61 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CVMS Mobile | AVYCON ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | 2.7 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLINTON Electronics | AVYCON |
Customer experience
CVMS Mobile
AVYCON ONE
In-app purchases
CVMS Mobile
No in-app purchases
AVYCON ONE
No in-app purchases









