MotorolaSolutions SmartControl vs Flir Responder
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).
Flir Responder
Stream thermal footage live from your compatible camera, manage and share images/videos wirelessly, and update device firmware. Configure supported cameras for specific missions, enhancing operational efficiency for public safety professionals.
- Wireless live stream thermal footage
- Manage and share images/videos
- OTA firmware updates
- Wireless camera setup and configuration
- Supports Flir K-series imagers
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The Flir Responder mobile app is an essential companion for professional thermal monoculars, and the next generation Flir K-series firefighting Thermal Imagers. Designed to maximize operational efficiency in the field and training, the app enables users to: - Wireless live stream thermal footage directly from your camera - Manage and wirelessly share images and videos with ease - OTA firmware update to ensure optimal performance - Wireless camera setup and configuration* (for supported KX5-series fire cameras) to adapt to mission-specific needs Whether capturing critical evidence, documenting the mission or training for live operations - the Flir Responder app supports the connected Public Safety professional to stay connected, prepared and in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flir Responder at 33% against MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's 0%. MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MotorolaSolutions SmartControl's written reviews are positive against 33% of Flir Responder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Flir Responder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotorolaSolutions SmartControl | Flir Responder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | FLIR Systems Aktiebolag |
Customer experience
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
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In-app purchases
MotorolaSolutions SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Flir Responder
No in-app purchases
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