Getac BWC Viewer vs CamWise
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).
CamWise
Remotely view surveillance videos from multiple angles to monitor and manage your property. Receive instant motion detection alerts and control device sharing with others. Save on management costs and enhance work efficiency.
- Real-time monitoring
- Record and playback
- Device sharing
- Permission control
- Alarm message push
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CamWise App can remotely view surveillance videos from multiple angles at any time, which is conducive to users' daily monitoring and management, saving management costs and improving work efficiency. When your device motion detection alarm is triggered, CamWise App will immediately push instant messages to you Main function： 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Record and play back 3. Device sharing and permission control 4. Alarm message push
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamWise at 4.7 against Getac BWC Viewer's 3.7. CamWise also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CamWise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Getac BWC Viewer ships an update every 8 months, CamWise every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Getac BWC Viewer | CamWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Getac Technology Corporation | QAMSONG TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED |
Customer experience
Getac BWC Viewer
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In-app purchases
Getac BWC Viewer
No in-app purchases
CamWise
No in-app purchases
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