Comparison

TiveHD vs VITEK Transcendent Viewer

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

Head to head
About

TiveHD

Access and manage your IP cameras, video servers, DVR, or NVR remotely. Stream live video, control PTZ functions, and record footage directly from your device. Supports various video and audio codecs for broad compatibility.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • PTZ and zoom control
  • Local storage recording
  • Two-way audio
  • Group view up to 24 channels
  • Remote camera setup
Features
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TiveHD allows you to connect to remote IP Cameras, Video Servers, DVR or NVR, with this, possible to watch live video and control pantilt as well as zoom function if devices support these functions. * Supports - MJPEG, H.264 support - G.711 alaw, ulaw support - JPEG Push support - Digital PTZ - Pan/Tilt/Zoom control - Preset/AutoScan/Tour/Pattern control - Video status - Two-way audio (Mic) - Light control - Local storage recording / playback - Group View (up to 24 channel) - Remote Camera Setup - Remote search / playback / playback control * Support Devices - Network Camera / Video Server / NVR / DVR

About

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

Access and manage your Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control PTZ functions, and review recorded footage with a scrolling timeline. Supports two-way audio and screen captures.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-device viewing
  • Live and recorded video playback
  • PTZ control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Screen capture (snapshot)
  • QR code device scanning
Features
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The VITEK Transcendent Series is a remote viewing application for Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras. - View multiple Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras simultaneously - Live Viewing - PTZ Control - Search - Playback of recorded video with scrolling timeline - Live Audio -Two Way Audio *Microphone Access Required - Screen capture (snapshot) - Log view - Alarm, Record, Motion and etc. - Zoom (pinch zoom LIVE and PLAYBACK) - Adjustable quality level - Devices can also be added by MAC address, or using the built-in QR Code scanner To view a live demo: 1) Install the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App. 2) Once installed, open the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App and  click on 3 lines on top Left. Go to Server List. Top Right click on Circle with plus sign and enter the following information: Transcendent NVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8028 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 Either select save or Preview. Preview to connect.Save to save to list. Additionally, you can also add the following DVR demo, if you would like to view both demos individually or simultaneously. Transcendent DVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8018 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 ** The ID is case sensitive and is all lower case.

Screenshots

TiveHD1 screens
VITEK Transcendent Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TiveHD at 3.7 against VITEK Transcendent Viewer's 2.7. TiveHD also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). VITEK Transcendent Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TiveHD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of TiveHD's written reviews are positive against 23% of VITEK Transcendent Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TiveHD ships an update every 2 months, VITEK Transcendent Viewer every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TiveHD versus VITEK Transcendent Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiveHDVITEK Transcendent Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better2.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitron Systems, IncVitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.

Customer experience

TiveHD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative72.1%

In-app purchases

None

TiveHD

No in-app purchases

None

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TiveHD free?
TiveHD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VITEK Transcendent Viewer free?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TiveHD or VITEK Transcendent Viewer?
TiveHD is rated higher. TiveHD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VITEK Transcendent Viewer averages 2.7 from 13 ratings.
Do TiveHD or VITEK Transcendent Viewer have ads?
Neither TiveHD nor VITEK Transcendent Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TiveHD or VITEK Transcendent Viewer?
TiveHD ships an update every 2 months, and VITEK Transcendent Viewer every 5 months. Most recently, TiveHD was updated on October 23, 2026 and VITEK Transcendent Viewer on October 23, 2026.

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