Comparison

CORTEX IQ vs ADI US Mobile

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

Head to head
About

CORTEX IQ

This surveillance software enables live video streaming, recording, and remote playback. It supports Apple Push Notification service for alerts and offers features like snapshots and PTZ control.

Highlights
  • Live video stream
  • Video record and playback
  • Video remote playback
  • Apple Push Notification service support
  • Snapshots
  • PTZ control
Features
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CORTEX IQ is a surveillance software.which support Apple Push Notification service.support live video stream.video record and playback.video remote playback.snapshots and PTZ control.etc.

About

ADI US Mobile

Easily browse and purchase security, AV, and low-voltage products. This app offers fast loading times, improved navigation, and account management for local pickup or delivery. It provides detailed product information, pricing, and shipping options.

Highlights
  • Product browsing and purchasing
  • Account management
  • Local pickup and delivery options
  • Shipping cost visibility
  • Order history and reordering
  • Product specifications and recommendations
Features
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Browsing and purchasing at ADI just got easier. Search products, check availability, place orders, and manage your account — all from your phone. The ADI Mobile App now features a refreshed, modern UI designed to help you get what you need faster. With cleaner navigation, improved product organization, and a streamlined experience across every screen, it’s the same powerful tools — made simpler and easier to use. Key features: • Get real-time pricing when you need it • Check inventory across branches and DCs • Track orders from purchase to delivery • Get instant updates on orders, pricing and promotions • Use our Barcode Scanner to find product information instantly Download the latest version of the ADI App today to get started. The ADI App is currently available to U.S. customers only.

Screenshots

CORTEX IQ3 screens
ADI US Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ADI US Mobile at 3.5 against CORTEX IQ's 2.8. ADI US Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). CORTEX IQ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADI US Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of CORTEX IQ's written reviews are positive against 26% of ADI US Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CORTEX IQ ships an update every 7 months, ADI US Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CORTEX IQ versus ADI US Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCORTEX IQADI US Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (64 ratings)3.5 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCTV Core Inc.ADIGLOBAL CORPORATION

Customer experience

CORTEX IQ

All ratings64 ratings
Positive40.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative57.4%

ADI US Mobile

All ratings49 ratings
Positive59.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

Bugs and requests

CORTEX IQ

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes immediately on new iPhone
  • Cameras rarely come up
  • App works only 10% of the time
  • App is offline most of the time
  • Connection fails after a year without changes
Show 11 more
  • Apple Push Notification is not working
  • App defaults to midnight instead of notification time on iOS
  • App crashes often or drops camera views
  • App won't connect when away from home
  • Motion activated video clips difficult to access
  • Does not work in France
  • Camera system sound does not work right
  • Names and labels disappear from time to time
  • Delay in opening app and seeing cameras
  • Cannot move app to new phone, nothing will work or reconnect
  • QR code or manual entry for new phone fails

Requested features

4 requests
  • Easier access to motion-activated video clips
  • Improved push notifications
  • Live assistance in help section
  • Better support for new iPhones/iOS versions

ADI US Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CORTEX IQ

No in-app purchases

None

ADI US Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CORTEX IQ free?
CORTEX IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADI US Mobile free?
ADI US Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CORTEX IQ or ADI US Mobile?
ADI US Mobile is rated higher. CORTEX IQ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while ADI US Mobile averages 3.5 from 49 ratings.
Do CORTEX IQ or ADI US Mobile have ads?
Neither CORTEX IQ nor ADI US Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CORTEX IQ or ADI US Mobile?
CORTEX IQ ships an update every 7 months, and ADI US Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, CORTEX IQ was updated on October 17, 2026 and ADI US Mobile on October 15, 2026.

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