VCS Client vs LVT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VCS Client
Configure and control a VCS device remotely. Stream live video, record footage, and manage PTZ functions directly from your mobile device.
- Device configuration
- Live video viewing
- Video recording
- PTZ control
- Remote device management
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The VCS Client app allows for the configuration and control of a VCS device. With the Video Server application installed on your device, you can also do live video viewing, recording, PTZ control, and additional functions.
LVT
Monitor your business security cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. Stream live video, control camera pan, tilt, and zoom, and play audio through your unit's loudspeaker. Manage your entire security network in one app.
- Remote camera monitoring
- Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
- Live video streaming
- Two-way audio playback
- Remote light control
- Multi-unit management
- Persistent login
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A first for enterprise security systems, the LVT app allows you to monitor your LiveView Technologies (LVT) cameras from virtually anywhere in the world. Fast, reliable streaming ensures that you know what is happening at your business at any time, no matter where you are. Controls within the app allow you to pan, tilt, and zoom your cameras and stream video live. You can easily jump between multiple LVT Mobile Surveillance Units to manage your entire security network in one app. The LVT app is available to LVT customers only. Control cameras remotely—Choose what you see with in-app navigation. Easily pan, tilt, and zoom each of the cameras on your Live Unit for an optimized view of your property. Navigate between cameras—Jump between cameras on the same unit or even jump between units with just a few clicks. Play audio—Play recorded messages and quick sounds through your unit’s loudspeaker. Deter unwanted visitors with a warning or play reminders for your employees. Turn on the lights—Light up your parking lot or property. Simply click to turn on your unit’s flood or the strobe lights. Locate your LVT Live Units—Easily find your Live Units by searching for them by name, number, or location. Or you can use the map to select different units. Stay logged in—The app remembers you! Persistent login allows you to quickly get to your security feeds. Use light or dark mode—Toggle between light and dark mode for an optimal viewing experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VCS Client at 5.0 against LVT's 3.9. LVT's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). 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.
VCS Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LVT has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
VCS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, LVT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VCS Client | LVT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saul Mineroff Electronics, Inc. | Live View Technologies |
Customer experience
VCS Client
LVT
In-app purchases
VCS Client
No in-app purchases
LVT
No in-app purchases









