CatMobile vs AVS Library Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CatMobile
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CatMobile is the mobile client application to access live and recorded footage on Cathexis CatVision NVR's and DSS's. PLEASE NOTE: A licensed Cathexis surveillance system is required for this application to function. Features: * OpenGL ES 2.0 video rendering * VP8/WebM video stream * I/O control Please contact Cathexis Support for instructions on how to enable the correct interface required on the NVR or DSS.
AVS Library Manager
Streamline library operations with this app. Manage book catalogs, member onboarding, check-ins/outs, fee tracking, and expenses. Generate clear reports and print receipts.
- Book cataloging
- Member management
- Issue/return tracking
- Fee tracking
- Expense recording
- Report generation
- Offline functionality
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AVS Library Manager makes everyday library work simple catalog books, onboard members, issue/return, track fees, record expenses, print/share receipts, and view clear reports. Works offline. No ads. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatMobile at none against AVS Library Manager's 1. CatMobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). AVS Library Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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. AVS Library Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CatMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
CatMobile ships an update every 5 months, AVS Library Manager every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatMobile | AVS Library Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cathexis Technologies | Vishal Bhardwaj |
In-app purchases
CatMobile
No in-app purchases
AVS Library Manager
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Questions
Is CatMobile free?
Is AVS Library Manager free?
Do CatMobile or AVS Library Manager have ads?
Which is updated more often, CatMobile or AVS Library Manager?
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