Getac BWC Viewer vs Cowboy VMS Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Getac BWC Viewer
Review and categorize recorded videos directly from a mobile device, eliminating the need for a docking station. Perform administrative tasks on the go, such as adding notes and custom forms to recordings. Access live camera feeds and review bookmarks or snapshots.
- Review recorded videos
- Add categories and notes
- Watch live camera feed
- Review bookmarks and snapshots
- Start and stop recordings
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The BWC Companion app eliminates the need to return to a docking station or laptop to review and categorize recorded videos prior to upload. By using a mobile device, the operator can perform basic administrative tasks on the fly. Getac Enterprise account required. Key Features: -Start & stop recordings -Add categories and notes to custom forms. -Watch recorded videos. -Review bookmarks & snapshots (pictures). -Live view (see what the camera does in real-time).
Cowboy VMS Cloud
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Cloud based Video Management System Subscription Includes: *1 year Subscription to cowboyvmscloud.com * Store all video recordings for 30 days * Review video footage and create clips to be archived * Archived clips available indefinitely (not capped at 30 days) * Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability * Cloud based system allows user to review footage remotely via desktop/APP
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Verdict
Getac BWC Viewer and Cowboy VMS Cloud are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Getac BWC Viewer ships an update every 8 months, Cowboy VMS Cloud every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Getac BWC Viewer | Cowboy VMS Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Getac Technology Corporation | Cowboy Concealments, LLC |
In-app purchases
Getac BWC Viewer
No in-app purchases
Cowboy VMS Cloud
No in-app purchases
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