Comparison

MAV Base vs APLUS GUARD

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

Head to head
About

MAV Base

This platform allows AV, networking, and surveillance integrators to remotely manage and configure devices for their clients. It enables automatic reboots, power monitoring, and real-time diagnostics to proactively fix system issues and reduce support calls.

Highlights
  • Remote device access and control
  • Client system monitoring and management
  • Real-time diagnostics and issue prevention
  • Automatic and manual device reboots
  • Power usage and temperature monitoring
  • Push notifications for system changes
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MAVBase™ is a monitoring and remote management platform designed by MetraAV® for Automation, AV, networking and surveillance integrators. This app makes it easy to give customers the best service possible by managing and configuring all device settings and fixing problems before they affect their systems. The MAVBase app is compatible with Big Dog Power power distribution systems and will expand to encompass more products in the future. Integrators can reboot devices automatically or manually, set schedules, monitor power usage and temperatures and maintain clients’ systems right from their smartphone with the intuitive MAVBase app. For integration professionals, this means reduction of time-intensive support calls and truck rolls. The flexible app is designed to work how integrators work, with easy programming that can be set up by outlet or device to mimic the workflow of their choice. Combined with the award-winning Big Dog Power Smart Power Distribution Unit (PDU), this app allows AV professionals to deliver surge protection, remote control, smart home integration, rack temperature management, and more. The app-connected PDU features up to twelve individually controllable outlets that have power metering, self-healing, and automatic reboot capabilities for smarter and easier remote management of connected devices. It also includes revolutionary replaceable surge modules that protect connected devices by sacrificing a single module. Visit BigDogPower.com for more information. FEATURES ● Remotely access and control Big Dog Power devices ● Monitor and manage all of your clients and their systems ● User-friendly design makes remote management easy ● Stay on top of system changes with push notifications ● Self healing configuration ● View diagnostics remotely in real time to track and prevent system issues ● Virtually eliminates downtime from surge-related events

About

APLUS GUARD

Features
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A Plus Guard is an app that provides comprehensive, real-time security for your stores, factories, offices, and other properties, while ensuring seamless access to all recorded footage and real-time alerts. Your dedicated remote guard will detect and address suspicious individuals or activities, efficiently handling all related incidents to ensure smooth operations. The app allows you to effortlessly monitor the number of cases triggered and investigated each day, from anywhere. With A Plus Guard, you can manage all your sites, cameras, and cases in one centralized platform.

Screenshots

MAV Base4 screens
APLUS GUARD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APLUS GUARD at every 5 weeks against MAV Base's every 9 months. APLUS GUARD also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAV Base ships an update every 9 months, APLUS GUARD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MAV Base versus APLUS GUARD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAV BaseAPLUS GUARD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthereal Home Theatre, LLCA PLUS GUARD LLC

In-app purchases

None

MAV Base

No in-app purchases

None

APLUS GUARD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAV Base free?
MAV Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APLUS GUARD free?
APLUS GUARD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAV Base or APLUS GUARD have ads?
Neither MAV Base nor APLUS GUARD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAV Base or APLUS GUARD?
MAV Base ships an update every 9 months, and APLUS GUARD every 5 weeks. Most recently, MAV Base was updated on July 5, 2026 and APLUS GUARD on September 19, 2026.

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