Comparison

GDMS vs Fanvil Link

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

Head to head
About

GDMS

This app offers centralized, secure management for Grandstream audio/video products. Administrators can easily add devices by scanning codes, configure accounts, upgrade firmware, and receive real-time alerts about device status.

Highlights
  • Scan code to add devices
  • Configure accounts
  • Upgrade device firmware
  • Remote device start
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Push alert messages
Features
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GDMS mobile application provides centralized, secure and zero-operation management methods and solutions for Grandstream audio/video products users. The device administrators can work on mobile devices by scanning the codes to add devices, configure accounts/upgrade devices firmware quickly, and the alert messages can be pushed to mobile client. Including: 1. Scan code to add device: Support to scan the barcodes of a batch of devices to add the devices to GDMS platform. 2. Manage device: Support to configure accounts for devices, upgrade devices firmware, and start the devices remotely. 3. Monitor device in real-time: Push the device registration, abnormal status, alert messages to mobile management client.

About

Fanvil Link

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1. Answer calls anytime. 2. Stay connected with your family anytime, anywhere. 3. Unlock doors remotely. 4. Monitor door phone camera feeds in real-time. 5. Create temporary access codes. 6. Add IC/ID cards, face, and PIN codes. 7. Receive timely alarm notifications to safeguard your property.

Screenshots

GDMS4 screens
Fanvil Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fanvil Link at monthly against GDMS's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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

GDMS ships an update every 3 months, Fanvil Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GDMS versus Fanvil Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDMSFanvil Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrandstreamFanvil Link Technology Co. Ltd

In-app purchases

None

GDMS

No in-app purchases

None

Fanvil Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GDMS free?
GDMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fanvil Link free?
Fanvil Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GDMS or Fanvil Link have ads?
Neither GDMS nor Fanvil Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GDMS or Fanvil Link?
GDMS ships an update every 3 months, and Fanvil Link monthly. Most recently, GDMS was updated on August 5, 2026 and Fanvil Link on September 13, 2026.

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