Getac BWC Viewer vs AVM Client
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).
AVM Client
Access live video and recordings from Platinum CCTV NVRs remotely. Control IP cameras, search for AI events and license plates, and receive push alerts for detected activity. Connect via any TCP/IP network.
- Remote access to NVRs
- Live video streaming
- Playback recordings
- PTZ camera control
- AI event search
- License plate recognition search
- Push alerts
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Latest AVM Client software application is a free software designed for remote access to Platinum CCTV AVM NVRs. It provides access to live video, recordings, PTZ control of IP cameras located anywhere in the world, as well as searching for VCA A.I. events, LPR ANPR plate numbers and much more. You can also receive push alerts from your camera system when people or vehicles are in certain areas. This application is capable of connecting through any TCP/IP connection such as (EDGE, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi). Upgrade older NVRs and DVRs to support this app with our AVM NVRs, please go to our website at www.platinumcctv.com for more details
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AVM Client at 5.0 against Getac BWC Viewer's 3.7. AVM Client also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Getac BWC Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
AVM Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Getac BWC Viewer ships an update every 8 months, AVM Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Getac BWC Viewer | AVM Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Getac Technology Corporation | ALNET SYSTEMS SP Z O O |
Customer experience
Getac BWC Viewer
AVM Client
In-app purchases
Getac BWC Viewer
No in-app purchases
AVM Client
No in-app purchases
