TruVision TVRmobile vs BuildingNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TruVision TVRmobile
Access live video feeds from TruVision DVRs, NVRs, and network cameras remotely. Play back recorded footage, manage stored media, and control PTZ cameras. Receive and manage alarm notifications and outputs.
- Remote live video monitoring
- Video playback
- Local media storage
- Alarm notification management
- Alarm output control
- PTZ camera control
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The TVRMobile mobile app for iOS 14 or later allows mobile devices to remotely monitor live video from TruVision DVRs, NVRs, network cameras, network PTZ domes, via a wireless network. It also has the capability to play back video files, locally store and manage snapshots and videos, manage alarm notifications and information, control alarm output, and execute PTZ controls. After TVRMobile is installed on your mobile device, you can easily log on to the TruVision device via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, or LTE. TVRMobile supports a connection to the TruVision devices via an IP address, ezDDNS or UltraSync. Please consult your installer before selecting the connection method. Some connection methods may not be available for your device.
BuildingNet
This mobile application provides an interface for the BuildingNet ICMS, allowing users to connect with and manage Heat-Timer controls remotely. It facilitates efficient control and monitoring of building systems through a user-friendly mobile platform.
- Remote access to BuildingNet ICMS
- Interface with Heat-Timer controls
- Mobile system management
- Building control monitoring
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Mobile application for BuildingNet ICMS (Internet Control Management System) to interface with Heat-Timer controls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BuildingNet at 5.0 against TruVision TVRmobile's 2.1. BuildingNet also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). TruVision TVRmobile's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BuildingNet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruVision TVRmobile has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, BuildingNet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruVision TVRmobile | BuildingNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UTC Fire & Security B.V. Netherlands | BuildingNet LLC |
Customer experience
TruVision TVRmobile
BuildingNet
In-app purchases
TruVision TVRmobile
No in-app purchases
BuildingNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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