Comparison

DMSS vs RBVU

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

RBVU

This app provides intelligent monitoring for families and teams, supporting DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras. It offers real-time viewing, playback, PTZ control, and two-way audio with AI-driven scene recognition for automated alerts and efficient security management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Video playback
  • PTZ control
  • Two-way audio
  • AI-driven scene recognition
  • Automated rule configuration
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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RBVU is an intelligent monitoring app designed for families and teams, compatible with DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras. With a simple and intuitive interface, it enables real-time monitoring, video playback, PTZ control, and two-way audio for seamless device management. Users can add important devices to a favorites list for quick access and share device permissions flexibly with multi-level access control. Powered by AI-driven scene recognition and group management, RBVU offers advanced scenario-based settings, allowing users to configure automated rules such as nighttime surveillance or area intrusion alerts. The app also provides real-time notifications, instantly alerting users to abnormalities for timely responses. RBVU enhances efficiency and adapts to diverse scenarios, making it an ideal solution for modern smart security needs.

Screenshots

DMSS4 screens
RBVU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RBVU at none against DMSS's 12. RBVU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). DMSS's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 5) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RBVU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RBVU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMSS has 79K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of DMSS's written reviews are positive against 100% of RBVU's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DMSS versus RBVU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMSSRBVU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size470 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongBinmurtatha najah

Customer experience

DMSS

All ratings78,689 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews3,816 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%

RBVU

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RBVU

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

RBVU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMSS free?
DMSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RBVU free?
RBVU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DMSS or RBVU?
RBVU is rated higher. DMSS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while RBVU averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DMSS or RBVU have ads?
Neither DMSS nor RBVU shows ads.

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