Comparison

Ethiris Mobile vs AddSecure Service Activator

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

Head to head
About

Ethiris Mobile

Features
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Ethiris® Mobile – Freedom In Your Hand Ethiris® Mobile allows the users to remotely access and monitor their Ethiris® Video Management Systems over Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Ethiris® Mobile opens up a range of possibilities to further manage video surveillance systems. With Ethiris® Mobile it is possible to view and manually record live video, play back recorded video, control PTZ cameras, as well as save and e-mail snapshots from any camera. The Ethiris® Mobile app can connect to any Ethiris® servers (version 5.6 or later). ------------------------------------------- Key Benefits of Ethiris® Mobile: • Support for hundreds of IP camera models via Ethiris® Server (visit www.kentima.se for list) • Multiple camera viewing layouts, from a single full-screen camera up to 18 camera grid • Manage multiple alarms. • Support for multiple servers. • Manual recording. • Play back recorded video. (Requires Ethiris 5.10 or later and license level Basic or higher) • User authentication. • Support for 7 different languages. • Save and e-mail snapshots from any camera. • Control PTZ cameras. • Configurable camera streaming. • Support for I/O buttons. (Requires Ethiris 8.2 or later) • Support for EAS (Ethiris Access Service) (Requires Ethiris 13.0 or later) • Using our new demo server. Ethiris® Mobile can be installed on all iOS devices with operating system version 8.1 or later. Note that at least one Ethiris® Server is required for full operation of Ethiris® Mobile. The Mobile option is now supported by all the Ethiris® Server license levels. Ethiris® is a unique platform for camera surveillance, which has been developed by Kentima AB. This software is an independent, network-based package running on an ordinary PC that allows users to rapidly create modern, advanced surveillance systems. For more information about Ethiris® and Ethiris® Mobile, please visit www.kentima.se

About

AddSecure Service Activator

Features
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Service Activator enables you to activate and deploy select services from AddSecure. By scanning the QR or barcode available a compatible product, the product is instantly activated and ready for use. Supported products and services: AddSecure Connect - VS5000 series alarm terminals and associated subscriptions AddSecure Link - Connections and Secure SIMs AddSecure. We secure data and critical communications in a connected world.

Screenshots

Ethiris Mobile2 screens
AddSecure Service Activator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AddSecure Service Activator at 11.0 against Ethiris Mobile's 13.0. 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

Ethiris Mobile ships an update every 3 months, AddSecure Service Activator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Ethiris Mobile versus AddSecure Service Activator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEthiris MobileAddSecure Service Activator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentima ABAddSecure AS

In-app purchases

None

Ethiris Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

AddSecure Service Activator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ethiris Mobile free?
Ethiris Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AddSecure Service Activator free?
AddSecure Service Activator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ethiris Mobile or AddSecure Service Activator have ads?
Neither Ethiris Mobile nor AddSecure Service Activator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ethiris Mobile or AddSecure Service Activator?
Ethiris Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and AddSecure Service Activator every 5 months. Most recently, Ethiris Mobile was updated on October 11, 2026 and AddSecure Service Activator on October 19, 2026.

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