Comparison

iPOLiS mobile vs GV

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

Head to head
About

iPOLiS mobile

Access live video feeds from compatible security cameras on your smartphone. Control pan, tilt, and zoom functions, and search or playback recorded footage remotely. This app is designed for users of specific network security systems.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming with PTZ control
  • Search and playback recorded footage
  • Supports H.265/H.264, MJPEG formats
  • Video image capture and flip/mirror
  • Calendar search and bookmark functions
  • Register up to 1,000 devices
  • Digital zoom
Features
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iPOLiS mobile is a free application designed specifically for Hanwha Techwin's security network products. iPOLiS mobile app lets you view the live video and control pan/tilt/zoom functions, search & playback anywhere with your smartphone if you are using Hanwha Techwin's security system. ◎ Supported models will be updated continuously. ◎ iPOLiS mobile supports iOS ver. 8.0.X and up. ◎ This application has been tested for the listed devices
  - Apple iPhone 5 (iOS v8.4.1) model
  - Apple iPhone 6 (iOS v8.0.2) model
  - Apple iPhone 6S (iOS v9.3) model
  - Apple iPad air (iOS v9.2) model ◎ Current compatibilty with our surveillance models: See our manual inside application (Setup -> menulal Tab)  ◎ Recommended profile information for optimal live video monitoring   
  - If using MJPEG : 320x240, 5fps, Normal(10) 
  - If using H.264 : 320x240, 10fps, Normal(10) 
   * Videos of more than 2M pixels are not supported. ◎ Recommended settings for Network Camera   - Wi-Fi Environment: 8fps @ 320x240 
  - 3G Environment: 4fps @ 320x240 ◎ Recommended Settings for DVR
  - Wi-Fi Environment: 320x240, Quality (low) 
  - 3G Environment: 320x240, Quality (low) 
   *  bandwidth : higher than 800Kbps   ◎ Features 
  - Live streaming video with PTZ control 
  - Supported format : H.265/H.264, MJPEG 
  - Video Image Flip/Mirror, Video Image Capture
  - Calendar Search/Playback/Bookmark functions
  - Provide the profile selection(NWC) and shows profile status 
  - Password function for security 
  - Register up to 1,000 number of devices
  - Digital Zoom
  - Show the status of a network as a color
  - Quick & easy access of mobile environment & Wi-Fi networks. 
  - Compatible with "Dynamic domain naming service"(DDNS) 
  - Multi-Language ◎ The entire items are not supported in every device. Some items are not supported in certain devices.
 ◎ If installing version 2.0, the list of products with the old version 1.0 should be registered again as new. 
◎ This application uses FFmpeg and SDL under LGPL v2.1
◎ The device can limit the number of users depending on network traffic status.

About

GV

Access and manage GeoVision IP cameras and software remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, playback recordings, control PTZ functions, and trigger outputs. Offers advanced features like fisheye dewarping and two-way audio for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Remote live view
  • Playback recordings
  • Trigger outputs
  • Take snapshots
  • QR code connection
  • Two-way audio
  • PTZ controls
Features
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GV-Eye is a free remote view application, you can connect to GeoVision IP devices and software from your iOS mobile devices to remotely watch live view, play back recordings, trigger outputs, take snapshots and more. For questions or suggestions, contact GeoVision Support at support@geovision.com.tw Features - QR code scan for connecting to GeoVision software and IP devices (Paid Service) - MJPEG, H.264, H.265 codec at up to 4000 x 3000 resolution - Live display of multiple channels - Enable recording to the connected IP devices and software - Address book to save connection info for quick and direct access - Two-way audio - Video playback - PTZ controls such as presets, focus, zoom and speed- Force output devices to send alarms- Camera list share via QR code- 360 degree mode and VR mode supported for GV-VR360 - Fisheye dewarping for GeoVision fisheye cameras - Edge management for configuring IP address, device names and assigning storage paths

Screenshots

iPOLiS mobile4 screens
GV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GV at 4.3 against iPOLiS mobile's 1.9. GV also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 271) and review sentiment (22% vs 13%). iPOLiS mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPOLiS mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GV has 1.7K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iPOLiS mobile's written reviews are positive against 22% of GV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPOLiS mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, GV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPOLiS mobile versus GV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPOLiS mobileGV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (271 ratings)4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.8% of reviews22.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2711.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanwha Vision Co., LtdGeoVision inc

Customer experience

iPOLiS mobile

All ratings271 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative76.4%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative80.9%

GV

All ratings1,655 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative68.4%

User reviews

iPOLiS mobile

From 271 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Decent app
  • 🚀 Fluid app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Not compatible with latest iOS
  • 🐛 Doesn't work remotely
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection
  • 🐛 Playback issues

GV

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Innovative camera controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚠️ Unreliable playback and recording
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times

Bugs and requests

iPOLiS mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Can't view cameras remotely
  • Playback not working
  • Compatibility issues with new iOS
  • Frequent disconnections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve remote access
  • Enhance playback functionality
  • Update for latest iOS versions
  • Provide better customer support

GV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras not loading or going offline
  • Playback not working after updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add timeline-based playback
  • Improve multi-camera support
  • Implement motion detection alerts
  • Optimize for larger screen devices

In-app purchases

None

iPOLiS mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GV

One-time1
  • 10 GB$1.99

Questions

Is iPOLiS mobile free?
iPOLiS mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPOLiS mobile or GV?
GV is rated higher. iPOLiS mobile averages 1.9 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while GV averages 4.3 from 1.7K ratings.
Do iPOLiS mobile or GV have ads?
Neither iPOLiS mobile nor GV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPOLiS mobile or GV?
iPOLiS mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and GV every 3 months. Most recently, iPOLiS mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and GV on October 16, 2026.

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