# GV vs DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant at 5.0 against GV's 4.3. DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). GV's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV | DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-eye/id427126976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-diagnostic-assistant/id6786939455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) | [KENT JEREMY GARRISON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786939457) |

## 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


### DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-diagnostic-assistant/id6786939455)

This diagnostic assistant helps technicians troubleshoot and repair commercial equipment. It offers step-by-step guidance, part identification, and essential field tools for food service, refrigeration, and HVAC/R professionals.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step troubleshooting guidance, Photo identification of parts and error codes, Extensive parts lookup across brands, HVAC/R calculation tools, Field utility tools, Saved job history and parts library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV free?

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

### Is DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant free?

DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GV or DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant?

DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant is rated higher. GV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GV or DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant have ads?

Neither GV nor DAVE, Diagnostic Assistant 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.*