DVR Connect vs DVR Connect Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DVR Connect
Access and view live or recorded video from compatible DVR systems remotely. This utility app enables connection to various series of DVRs for surveillance needs.
- Remote DVR connection
- Live video viewing
- Search recorded video
- Supports multiple DVR series
- iOS 8.0+ compatible
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DVR Connect is a free app from Clinton Electronics that allows you to remotely connect, view live, and search recorded video from your Shadow, Pro, HD, Hybrid, EX, or FXR Series DVRs. *This app is designed to work with iOS 8.0 and later. **A DVR software update may be required for Clinton Connect to work properly. ***This app uses the SMS port number of the DVR and not port number.
DVR Connect Play
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The DVR Connect Play App allows you to connect to your DVR wirelessly and to manage its settings, download recorded media and view live video feed. Wireless Media Download Easily download recorded media from the DVR such as video and photos straight to your smartphone without removing the microSD card. Downloaded videos can be shared or transferred from your smartphone. Settings Management Easily change the DVR settings via the App such as video resolution, photo resolution, audio recording status, g-sensor sensitivity, loop recording duration, format SD card or reset DVR to its default settings. Live Video Live video lets you see your DVRs video feed in real time. Note Always save important footage once it is safe to do so and do not operate the App when driving for your own safety and others around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DVR Connect at 8.0 against DVR Connect Play's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
DVR Connect ships an update every 2 months, DVR Connect Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DVR Connect | DVR Connect Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CLINTON Electronics | NSV |
In-app purchases
DVR Connect
No in-app purchases
DVR Connect Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
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