# DW VMAX vs Mr.Patrol

The clearest difference is rating: Mr.Patrol at 2.9 against DW VMAX's 2.2. Mr.Patrol also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). DW VMAX's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). 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.

Mr.Patrol holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of DW VMAX's written reviews are positive against 21% of Mr.Patrol's.

DW VMAX ships an update every 3 months, Mr.Patrol every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DW VMAX | Mr.Patrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dw-vmax/id396640280/reviews) | **[2.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrpatrol/id871645884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **20.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Watchdog](https://appshunter.io/developer/396640283) | [RNC Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/871645887) |

## What reviewers say

### DW VMAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dw-vmax/id396640280)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mr.Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrpatrol/id871645884)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with this intuitive application. Access live feeds, review recorded footage, and manage your devices with ease. Customize settings and share important files directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Live camera feeds, Playback and file saving, PTZ control, Device list management, Instant P2P connection, Customizable settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for NVR access and playback
- 👍 Great for monitoring property
- 👍 Works in place of Magic Viewer
- 👍 Responsive and easy to use
- 👍 Good capture and record functions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes after updates
- 🐛 Black screen issues
- 🐛 App window disappears
- 🐛 Ineffective for viewing/playback
- 🐛 "Reconnecting" and resetting cameras

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update causes crashes
- App goes to black screen
- App window disappears after 7 seconds
- App resets cameras to 0 feed
- Cannot save photo to app

**Requested features**

- Fix recent update crashes
- Resolve black screen issue
- Fix app window disappearing
- Enable saving photos to app
- Fix landscape rotation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DW VMAX free?

DW VMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mr.Patrol free?

Mr.Patrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DW VMAX or Mr.Patrol?

Mr.Patrol is rated higher. DW VMAX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Mr.Patrol averages 2.9 from 88 ratings.

### Do DW VMAX or Mr.Patrol have ads?

Neither DW VMAX nor Mr.Patrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DW VMAX or Mr.Patrol?

DW VMAX ships an update every 3 months, and Mr.Patrol every 3 weeks. Most recently, DW VMAX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mr.Patrol on October 11, 2026.

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