Comparison

My Optimum vs DVR Detective

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

Head to head
About

My Optimum

Manage your internet service and WiFi network from your phone. Troubleshoot issues, optimize speeds, and pay bills easily. Personalize your home network experience and monitor device usage.

Highlights
  • WiFi management and troubleshooting
  • Internet speed optimization
  • Quick and easy bill pay
  • Account notifications and updates
  • Personalize WiFi network
  • Monitor device usage and screen time
Features
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Introducing the all-new My Optimum app  Find what you need in the palm of your hand and manage your Optimum account right from your phone. With the My Optimum app you can:  • WiFi Management and Internet Troubleshooting   Get total control at your fingertips. Check your WiFi network, view or update your network name and password, examine network details, and troubleshoot internet issues. Find outage detection, helpful tips to optimize your speed and network. Plus, get updates and notifications regarding your Optimum account, reported outages, or bill reminders. • Quick and Easy Bill Pay Make sure bills get paid on time, every month with Auto Pay or make a quick and easy one-time payment at your convenience • Optimize your Speed Receive step-by-step instructions and visual cues for pairing, installing, and placement guidance during the installation of your WiFi extender. With real-time and specific feedback for the extender on your account on how to place it correctly, your experience will be seamless.  • Personalize your Experience Effortlessly manage your home Wi-Fi network and your devices—anytime, anywhere. Create a customized profile for each family member and organize devices by the people that use them most. Plus, monitor and track usage and screen time across all the devices in your home.

About

DVR Detective

This app helps you accurately align DVR timestamps with real-time data to quickly find incident footage. It simplifies the process for security professionals, business owners, and home users by calculating the exact seek time. It features real-time clock updates and supports 24-hour formats for precise review and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Accurate timestamp correction
  • Real-time clock synchronization
  • User-friendly DatePicker interface
  • Supports 24-hour military time
  • Lightweight and privacy-focused
Features
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"Unlock the power of precise time correction with DVR Detective! This intuitive app helps you align DVR timestamps with real-time data to quickly locate incident footage. Whether you're a security professional, small business owner, or home user, DVR Detective simplifies the process with an easy-to-use interface. Enter your DVR and incident timestamps, and let the app calculate the exact seek time—perfect for reviewing security footage or troubleshooting DVR issues. Featuring real-time clock updates and support for 24-hour formats, it’s your go-to tool for accuracy. Free to use with no data collection, ensuring your privacy. Download now and solve your DVR timing mysteries today!Key Features:Accurate timestamp correction Real-time clock synchronization User-friendly DatePicker interface Supports 24-hour military time Lightweight and privacy-focused Perfect for security systems, surveillance, and time-sensitive reviews. Updated for 2025—get it now!"Notes:Highlights the app’s core functionality (timestamp correction, real-time updates). Emphasizes privacy (no data collection, as per your code). Includes a call to action and relevance to the current year (2025). Avoids technical jargon while appealing to target users (security pros, home users).

Screenshots

My Optimum4 screens
DVR Detective3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DVR Detective at 100% against My Optimum's 10%. DVR Detective also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). My Optimum's advantage is ratings volume (97K vs 4) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DVR Detective holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Optimum has 97K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of My Optimum's written reviews are positive against 100% of DVR Detective's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
My Optimum versus DVR Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy OptimumDVR Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (97K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSC Holdings, LLC.Manny Sharma

Customer experience

My Optimum

All ratings96,781 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews1,399 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative85.2%

DVR Detective

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Optimum

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • WiFi management not working
  • Billing information not up-to-date
  • Login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • View current and past bills
  • Ability to change internet plan
  • More WiFi management options
  • Faster app load times

DVR Detective

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Optimum

No in-app purchases

None

DVR Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Optimum free?
My Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DVR Detective free?
DVR Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Optimum or DVR Detective?
DVR Detective is rated higher. My Optimum averages 4.3 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while DVR Detective averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do My Optimum or DVR Detective have ads?
Neither My Optimum nor DVR Detective shows ads.

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