Comparison

XProtect® Mobile vs ManuMax EM

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

Head to head
About

XProtect® Mobile

Access your Milestone video surveillance system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live and recorded video, listen to audio, and speak through camera speakers. Stream video from your device and receive alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • View live video
  • Playback recorded video
  • Export recorded video
  • Listen to audio
  • Speak through camera speakers
  • Stream mobile device video
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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This free XProtect Mobile app gives you secure access to your Milestone video surveillance system anytime, anywhere from your smartphone or tablet. Available in 31 languages the application lets you conveniently view live video, play back and export recorded video, listen to audio and speak through the camera-connected speakers using the Push-To-Talk button. Compatible with XProtect Corporate, XProtect Expert, XProtect Professional+, XProtect Express+, XProtect Essential+, and the Milestone Husky NVR series. (For use with XProtect Express and Professional, please download the "XProtect® Mobile Express & Pro" app) Additional product highlights: • Document any event while it happens by streaming video and audio from your mobile device’s camera directly into the Milestone solution • Get peace of mind and stay constantly on top of things by receiving push notifications based on alarms defined in the Milestone solution Try it out Download the app and take a look yourself. XProtect Mobile includes access to a demo server so you can explore the product even if you do not have a Milestone system installed already. Getting started In order to connect and view cameras from your Milestone system, you should have the latest version of the Milestone surveillance system and the XProtect Mobile server installed. For further details on getting started, visit www.milestonesys.com/mobile. Milestone distributes and sells its market-leading XProtect® VMS and the Milestone Husky NVR Series through an authorized partner channel of distributors and resellers in more than 115 countries around the world. Please go to https://www.milestonesys.com/community/find-a-milestone-partner/ to find your local authorized Milestone reseller or distributor.

About

ManuMax EM

Features
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Bring your maintenance team into the digital age with ManuMax EM, the next‑generation mobile solution built on the latest technology. Designed for technicians and non‑maintenance staff alike, the app turns your smartphones into powerful tools that make work orders, inventory, and requests simple and fast. Why ManuMax EM? Seamless work‑order management: Create, edit, and close orders on the go, with real‑time status updates that keep everyone in sync. Instant barcode scanning: Add parts to inventory or verify equipment in seconds. No more manual data entry. All‑in‑one request system: Non‑maintenance personnel can submit maintenance requests, attach photos, and track progress without leaving their desks. Intuitive, no‑training UI: Clean design and clear workflows let your team start using the app immediately. Always connected, always reliable: Works offline with automatic sync when connectivity returns. With ManuMax EM, your maintenance department goes mobile faster and works more productively in no time. Download now and transform the way you manage maintenance.

Screenshots

XProtect® Mobile4 screens
ManuMax EM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ManuMax EM at 15.6 against XProtect® Mobile's 18.0. 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

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

XProtect® Mobile ships an update every 2 months, ManuMax EM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XProtect® Mobile versus ManuMax EM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXProtect® MobileManuMax EM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMILESTONE SYSTEMS A/SGary Brown

Bugs and requests

XProtect® Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to servers
  • Incompatibility with iOS versions
  • Duplicate camera displays
  • Playback issues with self-signed SSL certificates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add audio support
  • Improve motion event thumbnails
  • Allow disabling of PIP mode
  • Implement Touch ID support

ManuMax EM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XProtect® Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ManuMax EM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XProtect® Mobile free?
XProtect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManuMax EM free?
ManuMax EM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XProtect® Mobile or ManuMax EM have ads?
Neither XProtect® Mobile nor ManuMax EM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XProtect® Mobile or ManuMax EM?
XProtect® Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and ManuMax EM every 6 weeks. Most recently, XProtect® Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and ManuMax EM on October 25, 2026.

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