Comparison

DMSS vs SKY HVR

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

Head to head
About

DMSS

Monitor your home or business security with real-time live video feeds and playback. Receive instant notifications for triggered alarms and manage access control. Share device access with family and utilize visual intercom features.

Highlights
  • Real-time live video streaming
  • Video playback by date and event
  • Instant alarm notifications
  • Device sharing with permissions
  • Alarm hub for various sensors
  • Visual intercom with remote unlock
  • Access control status and history
Features
Currently charting
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The DMSS app can enhance your security management efficiency. You can watch real-time surveillance videos and play them back anytime, anywhere, via Wi-Fi or cellular networks. If a device alarm is triggered, DMSS will immediately push an instant notification to you. DMSS offers: 1. Real-time Live View: You can view real-time surveillance videos from the added devices anytime, anywhere, to help you better monitor the safety of your home environment. 2. Video Playback: You can quickly find the events you care about by date and event category, and playback the required historical video footage. 3. Instant Alarm Notifications: You can subscribe to different alarm events according to your needs. When an event is triggered, you will immediately receive the message notification. 4. Device Sharing You can share the device with family members for shared use and assign them different usage permissions. 5. Alarm Hub You can add a variety of peripheral accessories to the alarm hub to provide warnings for potential theft, intrusion, fire, water damage, and other situations. In case of an unforeseen event, DMSS can immediately activate alarms and send out danger notifications. 6. Visual Intercom You can add visual intercom devices to engage in video calls between the device and the DMSS, as well as perform functions like locking and unlocking. 7. Access Control You can add access control devices to check the current status of doors and view unlock records, as well as perform remote unlocking operations on the doors.

About

SKY HVR

Features
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1. Remote real-time images, allowing you to easily preview. 2. Alarm push broadcast, let you master instant information. 3. You can play back and watch images anytime and anywhere. 4. Support image capture, video backup. 5. Multiple devices can be added at the same time for easy management.

Screenshots

DMSS4 screens
SKY HVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SKY HVR at none against DMSS's 12. SKY HVR also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). DMSS's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. SKY HVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DMSS versus SKY HVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMSSSKY HVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size470 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongBinChen wen Cheng

Bugs and requests

DMSS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent connection and playback issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Time/date display problems
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
  • Faster forward/rewind options for playback
  • Custom notification sounds
  • More flexible scheduling and notification settings
  • Improved integration with other smart home/security devices

SKY HVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

DMSS

One-time12
  • 90-Day 4G Data Plan$0.69
  • 180 days unlimited data usage$0.90
  • Monthly Basic Plan$3.49
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  • Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens$6.90
  • Monthly Pro Plan$6.99
  • Monthly 4G Data Plan$10.00
  • Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens$13.90
  • Annual Basic Plan$34.99
  • Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens$69.90
  • Annual Pro Plan$69.99
  • Annual 4G Data Plan$90.00
  • Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens$139.00
None

SKY HVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMSS free?
DMSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SKY HVR free?
SKY HVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DMSS or SKY HVR have ads?
Neither DMSS nor SKY HVR shows ads.

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