GV vs AXIS Installer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GV
This utility app allows users to remotely access and manage GV-Cloud VMS hosts and GV-Cloud Access Control devices. It provides features like live viewing, playback, push notifications for events, and door control.
- Integrates with GV-Cloud VMS and Access Control
- Multi-channel live view (up to 16 divisions)
- Playback from cloud or local hosts
- Push notifications for events
- Access and event log query
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Fisheye dewarping
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The GV-Cloud mobile is a free app that integrates with the GV-Cloud VMS and GV-Cloud Access Control. Using GV-Cloud mobile app, you can access GV-Cloud VMS hosts / GV-Cloud Access Control devices from your mobile devices, to receive push notifications upon events, watch live views, play back recordings, take snapshots, unlock doors, query for event logs and more. For questions or suggestions, contact GeoVision Support at support@geovision.com.tw Feature - Integration with GV-Cloud VMS and GV-Cloud Access Control - Multi-channel live view of up to 16 divisions - Playback from GV-Cloud or local hosts - Push notifications upon events - Access and event log query - Output trigger to send alarms - Fisheye dewarping for GeoVision fisheye cameras - Controller connection and door status display - Live viewing of cameras mapped to doors - Remote door lock / unlock
AXIS Installer
Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.
- Find and configure network devices
- Access product documentation
- View live video during installation
- QR code scanning for quick access
- Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: • Find and configure devices on your network • Quick access to product documentation • View live video on your mobile device or smartwatch while installing We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GV at 5.0 against AXIS Installer's 1.7. GV also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). AXIS Installer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
GV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
GV ships an update every 3 months, AXIS Installer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GV | AXIS Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GeoVision inc | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
GV
AXIS Installer
In-app purchases
GV
No in-app purchases
AXIS Installer
No in-app purchases
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