VIVOTEK VORTEX vs 540
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIVOTEK VORTEX
This service offers cloud-based video surveillance management. Users can view live feeds, record footage, and utilize AI analytics for system management. It provides a streamlined approach to security system configuration and monitoring.
- Live view and notification
- Cloud recording
- AI analytics integration
- System configuration and management
- Remote access
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VORTEX is the Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) provided by VIVOTEK. Beyond live view notification and recording, users can configure and manage surveillance systems with advanced AI analytics and store footage on the cloud, all with a few clicks on the VORTEX app.
540
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ID Check helps authorized venue staff read the barcode on a driver's license or identification card using the iPhone camera. Use the app for free to scan up to 5 IDs per day. An enrollment code from a participating organization is required to use advanced features. Free features: - Clear display of name, date of birth, calculated age, expiration, issuing jurisdiction, and document details - Fast age and expiration alerts Business features: - Duplicate-scan detection - Admit, block, and manager-review decisions - Recent scan and decision history - Controlled device enrollment for participating locations ID Check is designed for bars, entertainment venues, event entrances, and other age-restricted businesses. Important: ID Check is a decision-support tool. A barcode scan does not prove that an identification document is genuine or that it belongs to the person presenting it. Staff should inspect the physical ID, compare the photo and security features, and follow applicable laws and company policies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 540 at daily against VIVOTEK VORTEX's every 8 days. VIVOTEK VORTEX's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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.
VIVOTEK VORTEX ships an update every 8 days, 540 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIVOTEK VORTEX | 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIVOTEK inc. | MT Pro, LLC |
In-app purchases
VIVOTEK VORTEX
No in-app purchases
540
No in-app purchases
Questions
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