# REVO MOBILE vs CStore Essentials

The clearest difference is rating: CStore Essentials at 3.0 against REVO MOBILE's 2.2. REVO MOBILE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CStore Essentials holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 62 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

REVO MOBILE ships an update every 3 months, CStore Essentials every 30 months. Both last shipped on July 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | REVO MOBILE | CStore Essentials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revo-mobile/id348693532/reviews) | **[3.0 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cstore-essentials/id968114138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Revo America Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/348693535) | [Excentus](https://appshunter.io/developer/525790670) |

## What reviewers say

### REVO MOBILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revo-mobile/id348693532)

Access and monitor your REVO DVR video surveillance system remotely. View live streams from up to 16 cameras, search event history, and receive push notifications for enhanced security. Secure your property from anywhere using your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing of REVO DVR systems, Live streaming from up to 16 cameras, Event and calendar search functionality, Push notification alerts, Password lock for security, Supports REVO EZLink Service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for security needs
- 👍 Remote viewing capability
- 👍 Good for businesses
- 👍 Works on older iPhones (sometimes)
- 👍 Helpful tech support (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Not working on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Cannot access DVR/cameras
- 🐛 Scan fail errors
- 🐛 Freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching
- App crashes when opening a system
- App crashes when viewing cameras
- App crashes after iOS updates
- Scan fail error

**Requested features**

- Update the app for iOS
- Fix audio issues
- Improve stability
- Add sound on playback
- Two-way audio


### CStore Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cstore-essentials/id968114138)

Monitor and manage all your retail stores remotely from your smartphone. Get real-time insights into sales, transactions, and inventory changes, even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Remote store management, Live transaction monitoring, Full transaction receipts, Live department and gas sales, Add new items, Change item prices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REVO MOBILE free?

REVO MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CStore Essentials free?

CStore Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REVO MOBILE or CStore Essentials?

CStore Essentials is rated higher. REVO MOBILE averages 2.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while CStore Essentials averages 3.0 from 62 ratings.

### Do REVO MOBILE or CStore Essentials have ads?

Neither REVO MOBILE nor CStore Essentials shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REVO MOBILE or CStore Essentials?

REVO MOBILE ships an update every 3 months, and CStore Essentials every 30 months. Most recently, REVO MOBILE was updated on July 17, 2026 and CStore Essentials on July 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*