DW VMAX vs ADI US Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DW VMAX
Access and manage your Digital Watchdog® video surveillance systems remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, and control your security cameras from your iPhone or iPad. The app offers intuitive control and multi-site management for comprehensive security oversight.
- Live camera viewing (1-32 channels)
- Playback recordings (1-32 channels)
- Remote DVR configuration
- PTZ camera control
- Audio and microphone communication
- Multi-site management
- Intuitive GUI
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Digital Watchdog®'s VMAX™ mobile viewer for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices is a free app that allows users to connect, view, search, setup, and control Digital Watchdog®'s video surveillance solutions anywhere and anytime. The mobile application is easy to use, connecting you to your systems in seconds, from anywhere in the world. Models Supported: VMAX™ DVRs VMAX 480™ DVRs VMAX Flex™ DVRs VMAX 960H™ DVRs VMAX 960H Flex™ DVRs VMAX 960H Core™ DVRs VMAX A1™ DVRs VMAX IP™ NVRs Note: iOS 5.0 or above is required. Features (functions may vary depending on the model): 1. Watch live 1, 4, 9, 16, 32 camera channels 2. Playback 1, 4, 9, 16, 32 channels 3. Control your entire security system with single finger touches 4. Change DVR configuration remotely(VMAX480, VMAXFlex) 5. Audio and microphone communication with someone on site 6. Control PTZ cameras and Preset Function 7. Multiple-Site Management 8. Intuitive GUI for easy setup and control 9. Reorganize screens’ order for supreme convenience 10. Help menu for on-the-go assistance with setup & configuration
ADI US Mobile
Easily browse and purchase security, AV, and low-voltage products. This app offers fast loading times, improved navigation, and account management for local pickup or delivery. It provides detailed product information, pricing, and shipping options.
- Product browsing and purchasing
- Account management
- Local pickup and delivery options
- Shipping cost visibility
- Order history and reordering
- Product specifications and recommendations
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Browsing and purchasing at ADI just got easier. Search products, check availability, place orders, and manage your account — all from your phone. The ADI Mobile App now features a refreshed, modern UI designed to help you get what you need faster. With cleaner navigation, improved product organization, and a streamlined experience across every screen, it’s the same powerful tools — made simpler and easier to use. Key features: • Get real-time pricing when you need it • Check inventory across branches and DCs • Track orders from purchase to delivery • Get instant updates on orders, pricing and promotions • Use our Barcode Scanner to find product information instantly Download the latest version of the ADI App today to get started. The ADI App is currently available to U.S. customers only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ADI US Mobile at 3.5 against DW VMAX's 2.2. ADI US Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 18%). DW VMAX's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ADI US Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of DW VMAX's written reviews are positive against 26% of ADI US Mobile's.
DW VMAX ships an update every 3 months, ADI US Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DW VMAX | ADI US Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (113 ratings) | 3.5 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 26.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 49 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Watchdog | ADIGLOBAL CORPORATION |
Customer experience
DW VMAX
ADI US Mobile
In-app purchases
DW VMAX
No in-app purchases
ADI US Mobile
No in-app purchases








