MDVR vs NVR Mobile Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDVR
Access live video streams from compatible recorders remotely on your mobile device. Monitor your surveillance system over cellular or Wi-Fi networks for enhanced situational awareness.
- Live video streaming
- Single or Quad view
- Megapixel camera support
- Basic search functionality
- PTZ control
- Digital zoom
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The OpenEye MDVR allows you to view live video remotely from any OpenEye E-Series, N-Series, H-Series, or X-Series recorder using your iPhone or iPod Touch. Connect over 3G/4G/LTE or WiFi network to your Commercial or Professional grade recorder for mobile surveillance and situational awareness. KNOWN ISSUES: • May disconnect when used on recorders running Server version below 4.50.4204. PRODUCT SUPPORT: • OE3 E-Series Rev A (Firmware v2.0.0.5+) • OE3 E-Series Rev B (Firmware v3.0.0.6+) • OE-EMAX/OE-ESLIM (Firmware v1.3.3.7+) • X-Series Recorders (Server v4.50.4204+) • N-Series Recorders (Server v4.50.4204+) • H-Series Recorders (Server v4.50.4204+) • Xr-Series Recorders (Server v4.50.4204+) FEATURES: • Live Video (Single or Quad view) (Six channel view only available on generation 5 and above) • Megapixel camera support (When using Server v4.50.4204+) • Basic Search (When using Server v4.50.4204+) (Requires generation 4S and above) • PTZ Control (Directional, Zoom and Preset modes) • Digital Zoom in Single/Full Screen for Live and Search FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit http://openeye.net
NVR Mobile Remote
Access and manage your surveillance system remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, search recorded footage, and receive instant alerts. Features include multi-camera views, digital zoom, and two-way audio.
- Remote video viewing and search
- Multi-camera display
- Alert history and event search
- Two-way audio communication
- Digital zoom and PTZ control
- Push notifications
- Video clip export and sharing
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Easily view and search video from your surveillance system on your mobile device. FEATURES: • Alert History Search • Single sign-on to loads all recorder connection settings automatically • Display video from multiple camera views • Switch between cameras by swiping a finger • Search video by time and date • Digital Zoom for Live and Search • 2-way audio • Listen to recorded audio during playback • PTZ control for supported cameras • Event Search • Push Notifications • Multi-factor authentication • Export video clips to the cloud and share them with other users • Remotely activate relays • 360° view in live and recorded video with interactive PTZ control and zoom It is strongly recommended this app be used on a secure Wi-Fi network. Streaming high-definition video over cellular networks can consume large amounts of data and deplete battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NVR Mobile Remote at 3.1 against MDVR's 2.5. MDVR's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
NVR Mobile Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDVR | NVR Mobile Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 3.1 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PC Open Incorporated | SECURGEN, L.L.C. |
Customer experience
MDVR
NVR Mobile Remote
In-app purchases
MDVR
No in-app purchases
NVR Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases








