MyVMS vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyVMS
Access your analog and IP cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Stay updated on your video surveillance system from anywhere in the world, 24/7. Ideal for users needing constant monitoring without computer access.
- 24-hour camera access
- Analog and IP camera support
- Remote connection to video surveillance server
- Mobile monitoring on iPhone/iPad
- Real-time updates from anywhere
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Next generation of mobile client for iOS designed for use with Video Surveillance System version 8 and above. This client allows 24-hour access to your analog and IP cameras. For those on the move and without access to a computer, connect directly to your video surveillance server using your iPhone or iPad and keep up to date with what’s happening, wherever you are in the world.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VMS at 12.0 against MyVMS's 14. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyVMS ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyVMS | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALEXANDR YARUSHKIN | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
MyVMS
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
