# DMSS vs SKY HVR

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 (#116 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DMSS | SKY HVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 470 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) | [Chen wen Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641834823) |

## What reviewers say

### DMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90-Day 4G Data Plan | $0.69 | one-time |
| 180 days unlimited data usage | $0.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $6.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly 4G Data Plan | $10.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $13.90 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $69.90 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual 4G Data Plan | $90.00 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $139.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-hvr/id1641834821)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*