Comparison

GV vs GvisionConnect

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

GvisionConnect

This utility app allows users to record, manage, and share video inspections from compatible camera systems. It offers easy file organization, including renaming and restoring deleted files, with multiple sharing options.

Highlights
  • Record video inspections
  • User-friendly file management
  • Restore deleted videos
  • Rename and organize videos
  • Share via AirDrop, SMS, email
  • Cloud storage integration
Read full description

The GvisionConnect app is designed to work with the Gvision® V3 and V5 inspection camera systems. GvisionConnect features a user-friendly navigation for easy file management. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the Gvision® V3 and V5 USB port and record video inspections into the GvisionConnect app. Easily rename and share videos by AirDrop, SMS and email, or with third-party databases and cloud storage such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, DropBox and Google Drive. - Record videos to the app - User-friendly design - Restore deleted videos from a trash folder - Take snapshots using the built-in iPhone or iPad screenshot feature - Rename and organize videos - Share with AirDrop, SMS and Email - Share with third-party databases or cloud storage such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, DropBox and Google Drive

Screenshots

GV4 screens
GvisionConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GvisionConnect at 100% against GV's 22%. GvisionConnect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). GV's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). 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. GvisionConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GvisionConnect 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of GV's written reviews are positive against 100% of GvisionConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 3 months, GvisionConnect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GV versus GvisionConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVGvisionConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGeoVision incEPL Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

GV

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

GvisionConnect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

GvisionConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GV

One-time1
  • 10 GB$1.99
None

GvisionConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GvisionConnect free?
GvisionConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GV or GvisionConnect?
GvisionConnect is rated higher. GV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GvisionConnect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GV or GvisionConnect have ads?
Neither GV nor GvisionConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GV or GvisionConnect?
GV ships an update every 3 months, and GvisionConnect every 4 months. Most recently, GV was updated on November 1, 2026 and GvisionConnect on September 19, 2026.

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