# iVanGuard vs Remote Video Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVanGuard at 100% against Remote Video Controller's 29%. iVanGuard also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Remote Video Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iVanGuard is free to download; Remote Video Controller costs $0.99 up front. Remote Video Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. iVanGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

iVanGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iVanGuard's written reviews are positive against 29% of Remote Video Controller's.

iVanGuard ships an update every 5 months, Remote Video Controller every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVanGuard | Remote Video Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivanguard/id468630922/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-video-controller/id1377525684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A-MTK Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468630925) | [kobunachou ozawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071744258) |

## What reviewers say

### iVanGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivanguard/id468630922)

Monitor and control A-MTK IP cameras with this surveillance software. Features include 24-channel live view, PTZ control, and group management for easy organization. Receive push notifications for alerts.

**Highlights:** PTZ control, 24-channel live view, Fluent zoom, Group camera management, Easy live view switching, Push notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Video Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-video-controller/id1377525684)

Control video recording on another device over the internet without complex pairing or shared Apple IDs. Turn any compatible device into a remote player for seamless video capture.

**Highlights:** Internet-based device control, No Bluetooth pairing required, Control devices with different Apple IDs, Use any device as a player, Remote recording start/stop, Adjust recording orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A control keyword will be provided. | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVanGuard free?

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

### Is Remote Video Controller free?

Remote Video Controller costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iVanGuard or Remote Video Controller?

iVanGuard is rated higher. iVanGuard averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Video Controller averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iVanGuard or Remote Video Controller have ads?

Neither iVanGuard nor Remote Video Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVanGuard or Remote Video Controller?

iVanGuard ships an update every 5 months, and Remote Video Controller every 4 days. Most recently, iVanGuard was updated on October 4, 2026 and Remote Video Controller on October 16, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*