Comparison

GV vs CMS Mobile 4

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

Head to head
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

About

CMS Mobile 4

Access and control IP CCTV cameras remotely from anywhere in the world. View live feeds, playback recordings, and manage PTZ functions of your surveillance system through any TCP/IP connection.

Highlights
  • Remote access to NetStation/Net Hybrid Servers
  • Live view of IP CCTV cameras
  • Playback of recorded footage
  • PTZ control for cameras
  • Connects via TCP/IP (EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi)
  • Demo cameras available
Features
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Latest CMS Mobile application is a free software designed for remote access to Alnet Systems NetStation/Net Hybrid Servers. It provides access to live view, recordings, PTZ control of IP CCTV cameras located anywhere in the world. This application is capable of connecting through any TCP/IP connection such as (EDGE, 3G, and Wi-Fi). See live demo cameras located in Boca Raton, Florida and Gdansk, Poland. To utilize such a system at your place of business or residence please go to our website www.alnetsystems.com for more information.

Screenshots

GV4 screens
CMS Mobile 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CMS Mobile 4 at 5.0 against GV's 4.3. CMS Mobile 4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). GV's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). 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. CMS Mobile 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CMS Mobile 4 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GV has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 3 months, CMS Mobile 4 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GV versus CMS Mobile 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVCMS Mobile 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoVision incALNET SYSTEMS SP Z O O

Customer experience

GV

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

CMS Mobile 4

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CMS Mobile 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GV

One-time1
  • 10 GB$1.99
None

CMS Mobile 4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CMS Mobile 4 free?
CMS Mobile 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GV or CMS Mobile 4?
CMS Mobile 4 is rated higher. GV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while CMS Mobile 4 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GV or CMS Mobile 4 have ads?
Neither GV nor CMS Mobile 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GV or CMS Mobile 4?
GV ships an update every 3 months, and CMS Mobile 4 every 6 weeks. Most recently, GV was updated on November 1, 2026 and CMS Mobile 4 on October 1, 2026.

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