# GV vs Alta Networks

The clearest difference is rating: GV at 5.0 against Alta Networks's 4.5. Alta Networks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alta Networks has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GV ships an update every 3 months, Alta Networks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV | Alta Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-cloud/id1593822226/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alta-networks/id6448756683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) | [Soundvision Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/556048679) |

## What reviewers say

### GV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-cloud/id1593822226)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alta Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alta-networks/id6448756683)

Manage and monitor your wireless networks from anywhere using your mobile device. Easily deploy secure networks, view device telemetry, and control content restrictions. Schedule network downtime with a built-in scheduler.

**Highlights:** Deploy secure wireless networks, Monitor real-time telemetry, Manage content restrictions, Schedule network downtime, Cross-site network management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV free?

GV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alta Networks free?

Alta Networks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GV or Alta Networks?

GV is rated higher. GV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alta Networks averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do GV or Alta Networks have ads?

Neither GV nor Alta Networks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GV or Alta Networks?

GV ships an update every 3 months, and Alta Networks every 2 weeks. Most recently, GV was updated on October 6, 2026 and Alta Networks on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*