Comparison

DSS Agile vs AC18Pro

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

Head to head
About

DSS Agile

Access live video, playback recordings, and receive alarm notifications from compatible surveillance systems. This client provides remote monitoring capabilities for various DSS products.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Video playback
  • Video call functionality
  • Feature recognition
  • Alarm push notifications
  • Remote monitoring
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DSS Agile App is a Mobile Client for DSS products below version 8.0.0 (excluding version 8.0.0), including DSS Professional, DSS Express, DSS7016D/DR-S2 and DSS4004-S2. It has a user-friendly UI and offers plenty of experience. You can use DSS Agile to watch live video, video playback, video call,feature recognition, and alarm push notifications anywhere and anytime.

About

AC18Pro

Access network cameras and DVRs using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras and DVRs, and remotely view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • P2P network camera access
  • Remote live video viewing
  • SD card and cloud recording playback
  • Real-time two-way audio
  • Alarm notification reception and processing
  • Network configuration for cameras and DVRs
Features
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AC18Pro是一款采用P2P技术访问网络摄像机和网络硬盘录像机的APP,配合网络摄像机和网络硬盘录像机硬件使用,用户使用这个APP可以对安佳威视出品的无线/有线摄像机、网络硬盘录像机进行网络配置,以及在局域网或者通过互联网远程观看摄像机的实时视频、SD卡录像、云端录像、实时对讲通话、接收/处理报警信息等。

Screenshots

DSS Agile4 screens
AC18Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DSS Agile at none against AC18Pro's shown. DSS Agile also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 7%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSS Agile ships an update monthly, AC18Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DSS Agile versus AC18Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSS AgileAC18Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou CE-soft Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DSS Agile

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

AC18Pro

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

None

DSS Agile

No in-app purchases

None

AC18Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSS Agile free?
DSS Agile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AC18Pro free?
AC18Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSS Agile or AC18Pro have ads?
AC18Pro shows ads; DSS Agile does not.
Which is updated more often, DSS Agile or AC18Pro?
DSS Agile ships an update monthly, and AC18Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, DSS Agile was updated on September 15, 2026 and AC18Pro on September 18, 2026.

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