TruVision TVRmobile vs DW Mobile Plus
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.
DW Mobile Plus
Access and manage your security camera systems remotely from your mobile device. View live or archived footage, receive real-time event alerts, and control PTZ cameras with ease. Includes integrated help and support resources.
- Remote access to security systems
- Live and archived video viewing
- Real-time event alerts
- QR code connection
- PTZ camera control
- Integrated help chat
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DESCRIPTION: DW Mobile+ is a free app that empowers DW users to get the most out of their security systems anytime, anywhere. With simple P2P and QR code connection options, users can access their security systems with the tap of a finger, receiving event alerts in real time and accessing live and archived footage directly from their phones. Events can be instantly addressed and delegated as needed, saving customers time and money. The app comes with DWAIN chat for quick help and access to knowledgebase articles, tech support help and other tools from the DW website. With DW Mobile+, you know your system keeps working for you 24/7 worldwide. APP FEATURES: Access your video surveillance systems with a tap of a finger. Support for unlimited registered sites. Use a QR code scan to connect to supported recorder. Remote setup for COVA bridge recorders with a myDW account. Access live and archived videos for any system registered to your myDW account. Push notifications for event alerts from the system Embedded DWAIN help chat for quick access to knowledgebase articles and DW’s tech support. Intuitive and easy to use. Easily choose a site to view from a thumbnail image, grid or list view. Instant remote camera monitoring and playback. View 1, 4, 9 or 16 cameras at a time. One-touch access to the site camera list. Go from live to recorded video instantly. Pinch-to-zoom to expand the timeline and adjust the search period. Fingertip PTZ camera control. Easy calendar search. Supports audio from the camera on cameras with audio in/out. Easily add time and weather information to the app. Onscreen tutorials are easy to understand. MODELS SUPPORTED: COVA Bridge NVRs VMAX IP G4 NVRs VMAX A1 G4 DVRs VMAX IP Plus NVRs VMAX A1 Plus DVRs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DW Mobile Plus at 2.7 against TruVision TVRmobile's 2.1. DW Mobile Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). TruVision TVRmobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
DW Mobile Plus holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of TruVision TVRmobile's written reviews are positive against 19% of DW Mobile Plus's.
TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, DW Mobile Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TruVision TVRmobile | DW Mobile Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (49 ratings) | 2.7 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UTC Fire & Security B.V. Netherlands | Digital Watchdog |
Customer experience
TruVision TVRmobile
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In-app purchases
TruVision TVRmobile
No in-app purchases
DW Mobile Plus
No in-app purchases
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