Comparison

GV vs Melon Picker

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

Melon Picker

This app helps you select the perfect watermelon using a guided checklist or AI-powered photo analysis. It provides ripeness scores, detailed evaluations, and saves your picking history. You can also find watermelon recipes within the app.

Highlights
  • Expert checklist for ripeness
  • AI photo analysis
  • Ripeness scoring
  • Evaluation history
  • Watermelon recipes
  • Offline checklist mode
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Never pick a bad watermelon again! Watermelon Picker helps you choose the sweetest, ripest watermelon every time — whether you're at the grocery store, farmers market, or your own garden. Two Ways to Pick: CHECKLIST MODE — Answer 5 quick yes/no questions based on expert-recommended signs of ripeness: shape, weight, field spot, skin texture, and the classic thump test. Get an instant score and verdict. AI SCAN MODE — Take a photo of any watermelon and let our AI vision technology analyze it in seconds. Get a detailed ripeness score, field spot assessment, skin analysis, shape evaluation, and personalized recommendations. SAVE & COMPARE — Keep a history of all your evaluations to compare watermelons side by side and track your picking skills over time. BONUS — Browse delicious watermelon recipes right inside the app! Features: • 5-point expert checklist with detailed tips • AI-powered photo analysis for instant ripeness scoring • Evaluation history to save and review past picks • Beautiful, easy-to-use interface • Works offline (checklist mode) • No account required

Screenshots

GV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Melon Picker at 100% against GV's 22%. Melon Picker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). GV's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and device support. On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GV is free to download; Melon Picker costs $0.99 up front. GV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Melon Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GV ships an update every 3 months, Melon Picker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GV versus Melon Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGVMelon Picker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeoVision incTyler Mecham

Customer experience

GV

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

Melon Picker

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

Melon Picker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GV

One-time1
  • 10 GB$1.99
None

Melon Picker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melon Picker free?
Melon Picker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, GV or Melon Picker?
GV ships an update every 3 months, and Melon Picker every 5 weeks. Most recently, GV was updated on October 16, 2026 and Melon Picker on October 5, 2026.

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