Obseron vs Getac BWC Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Obseron
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A remote client for connecting Obseron video management system recorders. Full feature list: - View live image and recordings in a single Timeline - Timeline control by swiping or with playback buttons - Optimize the image quality for your mobile connection - View multiple cameras in one screen - Jump to exact date and time in recordings - Share camera snapshots to other apps - Connect to your Obseron servers on the move - Add multiple servers for comprehensive monitoring - In-app demo server access
Getac BWC Viewer
Review and categorize recorded videos directly from a mobile device, eliminating the need for a docking station. Perform administrative tasks on the go, such as adding notes and custom forms to recordings. Access live camera feeds and review bookmarks or snapshots.
- Review recorded videos
- Add categories and notes
- Watch live camera feed
- Review bookmarks and snapshots
- Start and stop recordings
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The BWC Companion app eliminates the need to return to a docking station or laptop to review and categorize recorded videos prior to upload. By using a mobile device, the operator can perform basic administrative tasks on the fly. Getac Enterprise account required. Key Features: -Start & stop recordings -Add categories and notes to custom forms. -Watch recorded videos. -Review bookmarks & snapshots (pictures). -Live view (see what the camera does in real-time).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Obseron at every 2 months against Getac BWC Viewer's every 8 months. Obseron also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Obseron ships an update every 2 months, Getac BWC Viewer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Obseron | Getac BWC Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valvova Oy, turvaratkaisut | Getac Technology Corporation |
In-app purchases
Obseron
No in-app purchases
Getac BWC Viewer
No in-app purchases
