MotorolaSolutions SmartControl vs Cowboy VMS Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
This application connects to Motorola Solutions body cameras and in-car video systems. It allows law enforcement officers to view event recordings, categorize incidents, and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices.
- Connects to body cameras via Bluetooth/WiFi
- View digital evidence recordings
- Categorize incidents
- Stream video footage
- Supports multiple Motorola camera models
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SmartControl is the companion smartphone application for the Motorola Solutions Body Cameras (SVX, V300, VB400, V500 & V700) and In Car Video Systems (M500E). The SmartControl app connects to the cameras using Bluetooth and WiFi, allowing law enforcement officers to view digital evidence event recordings, categorize incidents and stream video footage directly to their mobile devices. Note: VideoManager and device firmware must be 24.4.1 or later for V500 and VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later).
Cowboy VMS Cloud
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Cloud based Video Management System Subscription Includes: *1 year Subscription to cowboyvmscloud.com * Store all video recordings for 30 days * Review video footage and create clips to be archived * Archived clips available indefinitely (not capped at 30 days) * Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability * Cloud based system allows user to review footage remotely via desktop/APP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MotorolaSolutions SmartControl at every 3 months against Cowboy VMS Cloud's every 13 months. 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.
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Cowboy VMS Cloud every 13 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | MotorolaSolutions SmartControl | Cowboy VMS Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | Cowboy Concealments, LLC |
In-app purchases
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Cowboy VMS Cloud
No in-app purchases
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