Comparison

SHO vs MyVMS

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

Head to head
About

SHO

Features
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App Features: 1. Connect with DVR via Wi-Fi to view the live image. 2. Play DVR's video on line. 3. Capture the photo or short video and store it on your phone. 4. Downloads DB/FW by iphone and pushes it to the DVR for upgrade.

About

MyVMS

Access your analog and IP cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Stay updated on your video surveillance system from anywhere in the world, 24/7. Ideal for users needing constant monitoring without computer access.

Highlights
  • 24-hour camera access
  • Analog and IP camera support
  • Remote connection to video surveillance server
  • Mobile monitoring on iPhone/iPad
  • Real-time updates from anywhere
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Next generation of mobile client for iOS designed for use with Video Surveillance System version 8 and above. This client allows 24-hour access to your analog and IP cameras. For those on the move and without access to a computer, connect directly to your video surveillance server using your iPhone or iPad and keep up to date with what’s happening, wherever you are in the world.

Screenshots

SHO4 screens
MyVMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyVMS at every 2 months against SHO's every 8 months. MyVMS also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SHO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On price, 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

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

SHO ships an update every 8 months, MyVMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SHO versus MyVMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOMyVMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—99.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—80 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSho-MeALEXANDR YARUSHKIN

In-app purchases

None

SHO

No in-app purchases

None

MyVMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHO free?
SHO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyVMS free?
MyVMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHO or MyVMS have ads?
Neither SHO nor MyVMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHO or MyVMS?
SHO ships an update every 8 months, and MyVMS every 2 months. Most recently, SHO was updated on October 26, 2026 and MyVMS on November 7, 2026.

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