# TruVision TVRmobile vs SwannView Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TruVision TVRmobile at 2.1 against SwannView Plus's 1.8. SwannView Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 49) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TruVision TVRmobile holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwannView Plus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of TruVision TVRmobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of SwannView Plus's.

TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, SwannView Plus every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruVision TVRmobile | SwannView Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truvision-tvrmobile/id431338688/reviews)** | [1.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swannview-plus/id666246731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **15.6% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UTC Fire & Security B.V. Netherlands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451696612) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### TruVision TVRmobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truvision-tvrmobile/id431338688)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote live video monitoring, Video playback, Local media storage, Alarm notification management, Alarm output control, PTZ camera control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SwannView Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swannview-plus/id666246731)

Access live video feeds and recorded footage from compatible Swann NVR and DVR systems. Control camera movement, zoom, and capture snapshots directly from your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Live video preview (up to 4 channels), Playback recorded footage, PTZ control and camera movement, Pinch-to-zoom, Live view snapshot, Multiple device management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Good camera quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High memory usage
- ⏱️ Slow live streaming and playback
- 🤖 Outdated and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view all cameras
- Inconsistent camera naming/labeling
- Playback feature not working

**Requested features**

- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Add support for more advanced features (e.g. zoom, motion detection)
- Improve remote access reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruVision TVRmobile free?

TruVision TVRmobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SwannView Plus free?

SwannView Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TruVision TVRmobile or SwannView Plus?

TruVision TVRmobile is rated higher. TruVision TVRmobile averages 2.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SwannView Plus averages 1.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do TruVision TVRmobile or SwannView Plus have ads?

Neither TruVision TVRmobile nor SwannView Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TruVision TVRmobile or SwannView Plus?

TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, and SwannView Plus every 3 months. Most recently, TruVision TVRmobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and SwannView Plus on November 1, 2026.

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