CamControl for iPhone vs HxGN dC3 Mobile Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamControl for iPhone
This application provides live video transmission and remote control for security systems. It allows users to view live feeds, manage cameras, and operate relays for enhanced security management. The app supports various devices and offers efficient video compression for smooth performance.
- Live video transmission
- Remote PTZ camera control
- Video archive evaluation
- Relay control (lights, doors)
- Multisplit camera view
- Arming/disarming security systems
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CamControl iPhone is an operation and alarm verification software for all iPhone, iPad und iPod touch. This app allows live video transmission of HeiTel VideoGateways and ADPRO FastTrace systems and remote evaluation of HeiTel VideoGateways local video archives. The app offers remote control of PTZ and dome cameras and relays. The HeiTel own effective picture compression (HTcompress) provides high frame rates, also at low bandwidths. - Live video transmission, camera switching and 3-step adjustment of image quality for higher frame rate - Support of IP cameras with up to 5 megapixel - Video archive evaluation with search criteria (date, time or event) - Cross-transmitter dial in by adding locations (Grouping transmitters by locations) - Transmission of up to 25 fps - Multisplit (Multiview) allows to display up to 6 (iPod touch, iPhone 3Gs/4/4s/5/5s/6) or 9 (iPhone 6+ und iPad) cameras in parallel. - Remote control of PTZ systems (pan, tilt, zoom, presets) - Remote control of relays (e.g. lights, barriers, doors) - Audio support (listening) in live image mode - Arming/disarming of HeiTel VideoGateways - Indication of arm/disarm status - Optional inverse PTZ control possible - User-defined restriction of access rights (presets, PTZ, cameras) - Adding, editing and deleting of transmitter list entries - Simple installation and intuitive operation - Camera change with finger gestures - Portrait and landscape mode - Start of the app in landscape mode possible (available with iPhone 6+ and iPad) - User interface available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian - Help option with online manual - Communication: LTE/4G, UMTS/3G and WiFi - Compatible with all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS 6.0 or higher - Free updates - Automatic transfer of the transmitter list of previous CamControl iPhone versions Note: For audio transmission the Speex Library is used: © 2002-2003, Jean-Marc Valin/Xiph.Org Foundation, http://www.xiph.org/licenses/bsd/speex/ For content questions or technical problems please contact us at support@heitel.com. We thank you for constructional criticism that helps us to improve our software constantly. Your HeiTel team
HxGN dC3 Mobile Client
Access live or recorded video feeds from your Hexagon dC3 system on your mobile device. Remotely monitor incidents, control PTZ cameras, and receive immediate alarm notifications. Stream video from your mobile device for enhanced response.
- View live/recorded video
- Control PTZ cameras
- Receive alarm notifications
- Secure encrypted communication
- Stream mobile video
- Optical and digital zoom
- Export AVI files
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HxGN dC3 Mobile Client enables operators to remotely view live or recorded video for routine monitoring and to stream live video captured from a mobile device for improved response time to incidents from any location. The HxGN dC3 Mobile Client is compatible with the following Hexagon software products: HxGN dC3 Orchestrator, HxGN dC3 Video, HxGN OnCall Connect and Ocularis. Key Features: · View live or recorded video from your HxGN dC3 Video or Ocularis system on your mobile device · Control PTZ cameras directly from HxGN dC3 Mobile Client including the use of presets · Receive notifications and react immediately when alarms are triggered · Secure, encrypted communications between HxGN dC3 Mobile Client and the server · Operators can acknowledge alerts directly from the HxGN dC3 Mobile Client · Stream video captured from a mobile device to HxGN dC3 Video or Ocularis (camera license required) · Supports optical and digital zoom · Continuous forward and frame-by-frame playback · Access recorded video through date/time selector · Export AVI files for easy sharing of videos of interest · Activate Recorder Triggers · Supported compressions: MJPEG, MxPEG, MPEG4, H.264, H.265
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamControl for iPhone at 3.0 against HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's 2.0. CamControl for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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.
CamControl for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CamControl for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 25% of HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's.
CamControl for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, HxGN dC3 Mobile Client monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamControl for iPhone | HxGN dC3 Mobile Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | QOGNIFY, INC |
Customer experience
CamControl for iPhone
HxGN dC3 Mobile Client
In-app purchases
CamControl for iPhone
No in-app purchases
HxGN dC3 Mobile Client
No in-app purchases
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