Orchid VMS vs Scanz Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orchid VMS
Access and manage your Orchid video surveillance system from your mobile device. Connect securely over HTTPS to view live video feeds and control your system's settings from anywhere.
- Connect to Orchid VMS systems
- View live video feeds
- Manage system settings
- Secure HTTPS connection
- Save system credentials
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The Orchid VMS mobile app allows you to connect to, view video from, and manage your Orchid Fusion, Orchid Hybrid, or Orchid Alto system. Save your Orchid system's location and login credentials, then use your mobile device to connect instantly over HTTPS (required for mobile access). For more information about Orchid VMS, see https://www.ipconfigure.com/products.
Scanz Auto
Access real-time vehicle data like VIN, odometer, and diagnostic trouble codes. Schedule maintenance and repairs directly through the app for personalized automotive care.
- Real-time vehicle data monitoring
- VIN, odometer, DTC, and battery voltage tracking
- Service scheduling for diagnostics and repairs
- Personalized, data-driven automotive care
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Simplify Vehicle Maintenance and Build Lasting Connections Scanz combines advanced patent-pending technology with powerful insights by effortlessly accessing key vehicle data. Features include: • Monitor essential vehicle data in real time: VIN, odometer, miles since last DTC, pending/active DTCs, and battery voltage. • Schedule service for diagnostics, maintenance, or repairs directly through the app. Experience the future of personalized, data-driven automotive care with Scanz! Note: Scanz is currently not compatible with smartwatches. For Terms of Use and more information, visit http://www.scanzauto.com © 2025 Scanz Automotive, LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanz Auto at every 2 weeks against Orchid VMS's every 12 months. Orchid VMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Orchid VMS against 5.0 for Scanz Auto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
Orchid VMS ships an update every 12 months, Scanz Auto every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orchid VMS | Scanz Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ipconfigure, Inc. | Vanta Ventures, LLC |
Customer experience
Orchid VMS
Scanz Auto
In-app purchases
Orchid VMS
No in-app purchases
Scanz Auto
No in-app purchases
