DS cam vs IRMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS cam
Monitor and receive alerts from your Synology surveillance cameras. Control PTZ, patrols, and lens functions in real-time. Easily filter recordings and manage essential tasks like disabling cameras or deleting snapshots.
- Real-time camera monitoring
- Alert notifications
- PTZ, patrol, and lens control
- Advanced recording filters
- Essential management tasks
- Snapshot management
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You must own a Synology NAS or NVR to run this app, and be running the latest Surveillance Station to get the complete set of features. DS cam makes it possible to monitor and receive alert notifications from all your surveillance cameras set up on a Synology DiskStation. Smart features such as PTZ, patrols or lens control allow for perfect control of your cameras in real-time, while advanced filters make it easy to pinpoint any specific event from large lists of recordings. You can even perform all essential management tasks, from disabling a camera to unlocking and deleting a snapshot. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > Solutions > Surveillance > Surveillance Mobile > Specifications https://www.synology.com/dsm/7.2/software_spec/surveillance_station
IRMO
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IRMO Smart Movement Assistant app provides full-cycle intelligent management for your assistive gear, with personalized AI-powered activity tracking and precise energy monitoring—making every journey more efficient and more reliable. Real-time Device ControlQuickly pair with your exoskeleton to view connection status, battery level, assist modes, and operational parameters at a glance. Stay updated on your device’s performance to ensure every movement is powered with precision. Activity Data TrackingRecord key metrics including workout duration, steps, assist usage, Terrain-specific Mileage and intensity. Visualize weekly trends to monitor progress, optimize training rhythm, and make every session data-driven. Step-by-step Setup GuideClear, illustrated instructions guide you through powering on, fitting, and mode switching. New users can get started quickly with zero technical barriers. Multi-device ManagementAdd and manage multiple exoskeletons in one place, with one-tap switching between different devices for various scenarios. No repeated pairing needed, for hassle-free control. Personalized SettingsCustomize assist parameters, preferences, and account info in the profile center. Access frequently used features with one tap to tailor the experience to your training habits. Whether in the mountains and forests or on city walks, IRMO is your intelligent movement assistant. Go further. Live freer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IRMO at every 6 weeks against DS cam's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
DS cam ships an update every 4 months, IRMO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS cam | IRMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (176 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 176 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | IRMO BOT LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
DS cam
Reported bugs
16 issues- Regular app crashing
- Cannot scroll back in timeline without issues
- Event viewer rarely works
- Keeps buffering
- Crashes constantly
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- Battery drain
- Push notifications not reliable
- Cannot click on push notifications
- Cannot download h265 videos
- Notifications missing thumbnails
- Slow login process
- Loses remembered connections
- Slow to connect
- Notifications stopped working
- Crashes iPhone 14 Pro
- Incompatible with older Surveillance Station versions
Requested features
11 requests- Selective motion notifications
- Custom notification sounds
- Ability to categorize alerts
- Live scrubbing on timeline
- Bookmarks and advanced filtering
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- Ability to download h265 videos
- Faster login process
- Ability to retain remembered connections
- Apple TV app
- Dark mode for all screens
- Ability to quickly switch between cameras
IRMO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS cam
No in-app purchases
IRMO
No in-app purchases









