Comparison

3VMS Pro vs VMS iPhoenix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3VMS Pro

Transform your iPhone into a portable IP surveillance camera. View multiple video streams in real-time from compatible cameras. Supports unlimited cameras, dual/quad views, and PTZ functions.

Highlights
  • Portable IP surveillance camera
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Add unlimited cameras
  • Dual and Quad-Views
  • PTZ control
  • Snapshot capture
Features
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3VMS Pro turns your iPhone into a portable IP surveillance camera. 3VMS Pro allows you to see “what your IP Camera see” in real-time from your iPhone. You can add as many video cameras as you want, private or public: a simple address is needed. Features: - Quickly and easily view your IP camera and video server. - Stores your cameras IP address, username and password for instant access. - Dual and Quad-Views. - Unlimited number of cameras can be configured. - Portrait and landscape modes are supported. Respecting the camera ratio or fit the image into the screen (can be configured for each video camera). - Direct access to video streams from IP cameras. No additional software is required. - Video images can be resized to fit the screen, resized maintaining aspect ratio or shown in its original size. - You can take snapshots and utilize PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) function during live-view and the snapshots are saved to the photo gallery. Notice: - 3VMS Pro only works with the cameras and Video server which are manufactured by 3Svision. Please visit 3SVision web site www.3SVision.com.tw for more information. Contact Us: sales@3svision.com.tw

About

VMS iPhoenix

Features
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Appendix B: Mobile Client Briefing Functions: Through the mobile client, user can login to the VMS to perform operations such as viewing live video and playing back videos when the network is well connected; The account authorization of the mobile client succeeds that of the CU and the device grouping synchronizes to that on the CU. Meanwhile, to adapt to the mobile network environment, user can set MSS as the transcoding server for the mobile client, which provides better operating experience for the user.

Screenshots

3VMS Pro4 screens
VMS iPhoenix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VMS iPhoenix at 8.0 against 3VMS Pro's 12.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
3VMS Pro versus VMS iPhoenix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3VMS ProVMS iPhoenix
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3S POCKETNET TECHNOLOGY INC.苏州科达

In-app purchases

None

3VMS Pro

No in-app purchases

None

VMS iPhoenix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3VMS Pro free?
3VMS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMS iPhoenix free?
VMS iPhoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3VMS Pro or VMS iPhoenix have ads?
Neither 3VMS Pro nor VMS iPhoenix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3VMS Pro or VMS iPhoenix?
3VMS Pro ships an update every 4 months, and VMS iPhoenix every 4 months. Most recently, 3VMS Pro was updated on September 19, 2026 and VMS iPhoenix on September 7, 2026.

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