CORTEX IQ vs PBM365
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live video stream
- Video record and playback
- Video remote playback
- Apple Push Notification service support
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
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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.
PBM365
Manage your homeowner association seamlessly. Make payments, view account details, access community documents, and submit requests like violations or work orders. Board members can review tasks, invoices, and more.
- Make payments
- View account ledger
- Access association documents
- Submit violation reports
- Submit ACC requests
- Submit work orders
- Board member task management
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The PBM365 Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can log in to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log in to your account directly from this app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can log in with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: a. Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned b. Homeowner Dashboard c. Access association documents d. Access association directories e. Access association photos f. Access Contact Us Page g. Pay Assessments h. Access violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation i. Submit ACC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) j. Access homeowner ledger k. Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: a. Board Tasks b. ACC Review c. Board documents d. Violations Review e. Invoice Approval f. Work Order Review
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CORTEX IQ at 2.8 against PBM365's 1.0. CORTEX IQ also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (64 vs 6). PBM365's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CORTEX IQ holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CORTEX IQ has 64 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of CORTEX IQ's written reviews are positive against 0% of PBM365's.
CORTEX IQ ships an update every 7 months, PBM365 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CORTEX IQ | PBM365 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (64 ratings) — better | 1.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Core Inc. | CINC Systems |
Customer experience
CORTEX IQ
PBM365
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
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- 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
PBM365
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CORTEX IQ
No in-app purchases
PBM365
No in-app purchases
