Comparison

Avigilon Unity Video vs BioStar X Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Avigilon Unity Video

Access and manage your video surveillance system from anywhere. View live and recorded footage, receive instant alerts for events, and control PTZ cameras. Seamlessly switch between sites and organizations for comprehensive security oversight.

Highlights
  • Remote video access
  • Live and recorded video streaming
  • Push alarm notifications
  • PTZ camera control
  • Customizable video views
  • Site and organization switching
Features
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Manage your Avigilon Unity Video (formerly known as ACC) with ease through your mobile devices. Quickly access videos across organizations and sites via the new Unity Video mobile app. Navigate seamlessly and switch swiftly between events, live and recorded videos and notifications – all from a sleek, intuitive design. With the Avigilon Unity Video mobile app, you can: • Sign in using Avigilon Unity Cloud Services credentials for seamless access to an organization’s cloud-connected Unity Video sites using firewall traversal • View live or recorded video from any H.264 or H.265 cameras connected to Unity Video software and Avigilon Unity Video sites • Efficiently stream live or recorded HD video from Avigilon cameras using High Definition Stream Management (HDSM)™ technology to optimize the use of network bandwidth • Receive push alarm notifications to quickly detect, verify, and act on events such as motion or video analytic rule triggers • Easily review recorded video using the recorded video timeline • Control PTZ cameras, including running tours and moving to defined presets • Create and customize your video views through Saved Video Views • Gain immediate awareness of your site by checking the recently viewed camera feeds. • Switch easily between organizations and sites with Org and Site selectors. Avigilon Unity Video mobile app is available for use with Avigilon Unity Video Core, Standard, and Enterprise edition sites. Avigilon Unity Video app requires Avigilon Unity Video sites to be running the Avigilon Unity Web Endpoint component. The Avigilon Unity Video Web Endpoint is pre-installed on Avigilon Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and High Definition Video Appliances (HDVAs), is part of the firmware for Avigilon ES Appliances, and is available as a separate download for any server running on Windows.

About

BioStar X Mobile

Features
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BioStar X Mobile – Remote Access Control for BioStar X and BioStar 2 BioStar X Mobile empowers administrators to remotely manage BioStar X and BioStar 2 access control systems with enhanced flexibility. The app supports real-time monitoring, user and door management, and alert handling—anytime, anywhere. Note: - The app supports both BioStar X and BioStar 2. However, some features may only be available when connected to BioStar X. - A functional BioStar X or BioStar 2 server with API access is required. - This app cannot function independently and must be connected to a customer-operated BioStar X (or BioStar 2) server. - BioStar X Mobile is intended for use by authorized administrators who are pre-registered in the BioStar X system. - Suprema does not collect, store, or process any personal data through this app. - Any user-related information (such as face images or credentials) is transmitted directly to the customer’s internal system and is never sent to Suprema’s servers. [Key Features] 1) User Management - Add, remove, and edit user information - Manage credentials: cards, face, visual face, fingerprints 2) Door Control - Lock, unlock, open, and release doors remotely - Clear anti-passback (APB) and reset door alarms 3) Monitoring - View real-time access event logs for continuous oversight 4) Alert Management - Handle door, device, and advanced AC alerts - Manage alerts efficiently with separate lists for new and acknowledged events 5) Permissions & Access - Quick login with saved credentials - Storage: Required to manage user images - Camera: For visual face registration - Biometrics: For secure biometric login - Local Network (iOS): Required to connect to the BioStar X server over LAN. 6) Seamless Mobile Access Extend your access control capabilities on the go. BioStar X Mobile lets you manage users, monitor events, and respond to alerts efficiently—right from your mobile device. - Door alerts: open requests, forced open, held open - Device alerts: tampering, reboot, RS485 disconnection - Zone alarms: APB, fire, etc. [App Permissions] This application requests the following permissions only at the time of feature use (not during initial installation): - Storage (Optional): Required for managing and uploading user images (e.g., from gallery or device storage) - Camera (Optional): Used for capturing facial images for registration and video recording - Biometrics (Optional): For secure login using device fingerprint or facial recognition - Local Network (Required): Required for LAN communication with the customer’s BioStar X server. Note: All permissions are requested only when needed, and users can deny any optional permission without affecting the basic functionality of the app.

Screenshots

Avigilon Unity Video4 screens
BioStar X Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BioStar X Mobile at 13.0 against Avigilon Unity Video's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Avigilon Unity Video ships an update every 2 months, BioStar X Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Avigilon Unity Video versus BioStar X Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvigilon Unity VideoBioStar X Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvigilon CorporationSUPREMA

In-app purchases

None

Avigilon Unity Video

No in-app purchases

None

BioStar X Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avigilon Unity Video free?
Avigilon Unity Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BioStar X Mobile free?
BioStar X Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Avigilon Unity Video or BioStar X Mobile have ads?
Neither Avigilon Unity Video nor BioStar X Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avigilon Unity Video or BioStar X Mobile?
Avigilon Unity Video ships an update every 2 months, and BioStar X Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Avigilon Unity Video was updated on August 10, 2026 and BioStar X Mobile on September 17, 2026.

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