# GV vs SecondMirror

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GV at 15.6 against SecondMirror's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SecondMirror sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV | SecondMirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) | [Radun Cicen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705890197) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SecondMirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondmirror-remote-mirror/id6776663222)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV free?

GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SecondMirror free?

SecondMirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GV or SecondMirror have ads?

Neither GV nor SecondMirror shows ads.

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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.*