GV vs FDMapBook
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
FDMapBook
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MapBook is a digital emergency response application that provides: -Digital mapping capabilities for emergency response - Water source readiness and hydrant tracking tools - Occupancy information and building data - Data synchronization and offline access - Multi-user collaboration features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FDMapBook at none against GV's 1. FDMapBook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FDMapBook asks for nothing beyond the download.
GV ships an update every 3 months, FDMapBook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GV | FDMapBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GeoVision inc | Circuit Dojo 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
FDMapBook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GV
- 10 GB$1.99
FDMapBook
No in-app purchases
