# iPOLiS mobile vs GV

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPOLiS mobile | GV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipolis-mobile/id414214804/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 271 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **22.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/414214807) | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) |

## What reviewers say

### iPOLiS mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipolis-mobile/id414214804)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Decent app
- 🚀 Fluid app

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### GV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 GB | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*