GV vs Bolide Quick Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote live view
- Playback recordings
- Trigger outputs
- Take snapshots
- QR code connection
- Two-way audio
- PTZ controls
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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
Bolide Quick Connect
This surveillance software allows users to monitor live video streams, record and playback footage, and control PTZ cameras remotely. It supports Apple Push Notification service for real-time alerts.
- Live video streaming
- Video recording and playback
- Remote video playback
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
- Apple Push Notification service support
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Bolide Quick Connect is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots and PTZ control, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GV at 4.3 against Bolide Quick Connect's 3.1. GV also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 263). Bolide Quick Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (38% vs 22%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. GV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bolide Quick Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
GV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GV has 1.7K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of GV's written reviews are positive against 38% of Bolide Quick Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
GV ships an update every 3 months, Bolide Quick Connect every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | GV | Bolide Quick Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.1 (263 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 263 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GeoVision inc | bolide |
Customer experience
GV
Bolide Quick Connect
User reviews
GV
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Bolide Quick Connect
From 263 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Feature rich app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 🔒 Great security cameras
- 👍 Easy setup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Difficult to use app
- 🐛 Unreliable system
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Complicated to review footage
Bugs and requests
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
Bolide Quick Connect
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras going offline frequently
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to log in or stay connected
- Recording issues and lost footage
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to review past footage easily
- Improved notification system
- Better app interface and usability
- Remote access from outside home network
- Ability to save/export video clips
In-app purchases
GV
- 10 GB$1.99
Bolide Quick Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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