Comparison

TruVision TVRmobile vs SmartVision1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Video playback
  • Local media storage
  • Alarm notification management
  • Alarm output control
  • PTZ camera control
Features
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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.

About

SmartVision1

View live feeds from your CCTV cameras and DVRs on your mobile devices. Supports up to 16 channels, remote search, and playback controls. Easily manage and zoom into your camera feeds.

Highlights
  • Live camera feed viewing
  • Up to 16 channel support
  • Remote search and playback
  • PTZ and pre-set controls
  • Screen zoom and division
  • Dual streaming support
Features
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Mobile viewer app for CCTV camera and DVR Device:iPhone, iPod touch, iPad Live mode:Max. 16ch Landscape mode:Support Screen Division:1, 4, 9, 16 Remote Search:Support Trick Play:Play, Pause, FF, Rewind PTZ Control:Support Pre-set Control:Support Screen Zoom:Support (Double tap, Spread & Pinch) Dual Streaming:Support (HD Available) DDNS:Support

Screenshots

TruVision TVRmobile4 screens
SmartVision14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartVision1 at every 6 weeks against TruVision TVRmobile's every 8 months. SmartVision1 also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). TruVision TVRmobile's advantage is review sentiment (16% vs 0%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, SmartVision1 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TruVision TVRmobile versus SmartVision1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruVision TVRmobileSmartVision1
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUTC Fire & Security B.V. NetherlandsSicunet Inc

Customer experience

TruVision TVRmobile

All ratings49 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative76.9%

SmartVision1

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TruVision TVRmobile

No in-app purchases

None

SmartVision1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruVision TVRmobile free?
TruVision TVRmobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartVision1 free?
SmartVision1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TruVision TVRmobile or SmartVision1 have ads?
Neither TruVision TVRmobile nor SmartVision1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruVision TVRmobile or SmartVision1?
TruVision TVRmobile ships an update every 8 months, and SmartVision1 every 6 weeks. Most recently, TruVision TVRmobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmartVision1 on November 1, 2026.

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