Comparison

VCS Client vs LVT

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

Head to head
About

VCS Client

Configure and control a VCS device remotely. Stream live video, record footage, and manage PTZ functions directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Device configuration
  • Live video viewing
  • Video recording
  • PTZ control
  • Remote device management
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio playback
  • Remote light control
  • Multi-unit management
  • Persistent login
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VCS Client3 screens
LVT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VCS Client versus LVT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVCS ClientLVT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaul Mineroff Electronics, Inc.Live View Technologies

Customer experience

VCS Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LVT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

VCS Client

No in-app purchases

None

LVT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VCS Client free?
VCS Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LVT free?
LVT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VCS Client or LVT?
VCS Client is rated higher. VCS Client averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LVT averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do VCS Client or LVT have ads?
Neither VCS Client nor LVT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VCS Client or LVT?
VCS Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and LVT every 6 weeks. Most recently, VCS Client was updated on October 6, 2026 and LVT on September 29, 2026.

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