Comparison

LVT vs Sharpvue iVision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LVT

Monitor your business security cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. Stream live video, control camera pan, tilt, and zoom, and play audio through your unit's loudspeaker. Manage your entire security network in one app.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio playback
  • Remote light control
  • Multi-unit management
  • Persistent login
Features
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A first for enterprise security systems, the LVT app allows you to monitor your LiveView Technologies (LVT) cameras from virtually anywhere in the world. Fast, reliable streaming ensures that you know what is happening at your business at any time, no matter where you are. Controls within the app allow you to pan, tilt, and zoom your cameras and stream video live. You can easily jump between multiple LVT Mobile Surveillance Units to manage your entire security network in one app. The LVT app is available to LVT customers only. Control cameras remotely—Choose what you see with in-app navigation. Easily pan, tilt, and zoom each of the cameras on your Live Unit for an optimized view of your property. Navigate between cameras—Jump between cameras on the same unit or even jump between units with just a few clicks. Play audio—Play recorded messages and quick sounds through your unit’s loudspeaker. Deter unwanted visitors with a warning or play reminders for your employees. Turn on the lights—Light up your parking lot or property. Simply click to turn on your unit’s flood or the strobe lights. Locate your LVT Live Units—Easily find your Live Units by searching for them by name, number, or location. Or you can use the map to select different units. Stay logged in—The app remembers you! Persistent login allows you to quickly get to your security feeds. Use light or dark mode—Toggle between light and dark mode for an optimal viewing experience.

About

Sharpvue iVision

This cloud-based video surveillance software simplifies installation and maintenance for IP cameras. It offers advanced control features, in-camera analytics, and AI-powered object search for efficient monitoring.

Highlights
  • Connect via Wifi or Data
  • View live and archived video
  • Smart Motion search
  • PTZ camera control
  • Customizable push notifications
  • AI object search (Color, Vehicle, Person, License Plate)
Features
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iVISION CVMS is a cloud video surveillance software that is instantly usable, simple to install and maintain, and works exactly the way you expect. iVISION CVMS software automatically discovers thousands of IP cameras from hundreds of manufacturers with features like advanced PTZ control, in-camera analytics, universal fisheye dewarping, two-way audio and I/O support in order to support your preferred camera vendor. Download & Learn more at https://sharpvue.com/cloud-video-management-system/ --- FEATURES --- * CONNECT - via Wifi or Data connection to local, remote, or Sharpvue Cloud connected Sharpvue iVision systems. * VIEW - live thumbnails, live video, archived video, and layouts * SEARCH - using keywords, the calendar, the flex timeline, or Smart Motion * CONTROL - PTZ cameras, Dewarp Fisheye Lenses, 2-Way Audio, Soft Triggers, and more. * GET NOTIFIED - create custom push notifications to alert you to critical events. * AI - Sharpvue customer Computer Vision Analytics, allows you to search via Color, Vehicle, Person, License Plate or other objects.

Screenshots

LVT4 screens
Sharpvue iVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharpvue iVision at 100% against LVT's 0%. Sharpvue iVision also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). LVT's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sharpvue iVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LVT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sharpvue iVision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LVT ships an update every 6 weeks, Sharpvue iVision every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LVT versus Sharpvue iVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLVTSharpvue iVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLive View TechnologiesSharpvueCam

Customer experience

LVT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sharpvue iVision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LVT

No in-app purchases

None

Sharpvue iVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LVT free?
LVT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharpvue iVision free?
Sharpvue iVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LVT or Sharpvue iVision?
Sharpvue iVision is rated higher. LVT averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sharpvue iVision averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LVT or Sharpvue iVision have ads?
Neither LVT nor Sharpvue iVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LVT or Sharpvue iVision?
LVT ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sharpvue iVision every 5 months. Most recently, LVT was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sharpvue iVision on October 5, 2026.

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