Comparison

GV vs APLUS GUARD

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

APLUS GUARD

Features
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A Plus Guard is an app that provides comprehensive, real-time security for your stores, factories, offices, and other properties, while ensuring seamless access to all recorded footage and real-time alerts. Your dedicated remote guard will detect and address suspicious individuals or activities, efficiently handling all related incidents to ensure smooth operations. The app allows you to effortlessly monitor the number of cases triggered and investigated each day, from anywhere. With A Plus Guard, you can manage all your sites, cameras, and cases in one centralized platform.

Screenshots

GV4 screens
APLUS GUARD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APLUS GUARD at none against GV's 1. APLUS GUARD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 3 months, APLUS GUARD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GV versus APLUS GUARD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVAPLUS GUARD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoVision incA PLUS GUARD LLC

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

APLUS GUARD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GV

One-time1
  • 10 GB$1.99
None

APLUS GUARD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APLUS GUARD free?
APLUS GUARD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GV or APLUS GUARD have ads?
Neither GV nor APLUS GUARD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GV or APLUS GUARD?
GV ships an update every 3 months, and APLUS GUARD every 5 weeks. Most recently, GV was updated on October 22, 2026 and APLUS GUARD on October 6, 2026.

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