# DMSS vs Genesis

The clearest difference is update cadence: Genesis at every 2 days against DMSS's every 10 days. DMSS's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMSS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Genesis sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DMSS ships an update every 10 days, Genesis every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMSS | Genesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 472 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) | [Crocent Web Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887406765) |

## What reviewers say

### DMSS

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

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home security with real-time video surveillance and instant alarm notifications. Play back recorded footage, share access with family, and manage devices like intercoms and access control systems remotely.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video view, Video playback by date and event, Instant alarm notifications, Device sharing with permissions, Alarm hub for various sensors, Visual intercom and access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### Genesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesis-the-origin/id6761031641)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genesis Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMSS free?

DMSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Genesis free?

Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DMSS or Genesis have ads?

Neither DMSS nor Genesis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMSS or Genesis?

DMSS ships an update every 10 days, and Genesis every 2 days. Most recently, DMSS was updated on November 13, 2026 and Genesis on November 9, 2026.

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