Linux NVR Mobile Viewer vs Xpy Guardian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
Monitor live camera feeds from your NVR/DVR devices. View multiple cameras simultaneously in various grid layouts and control PTZ functions. Receive event notifications for enhanced security.
- NVR/DVR device management
- Live camera monitoring
- Multi-camera grid layouts
- PTZ control
- Event notifications
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You can monitor live camera images with the mobile viewer. Search and other features will be supported in the next versions. Features: * NVR/DVR device list management * Live camera monitoring * Recorded video monitoring * Event search * Show multiple cameras in 1×1 / 2×2 / 3×3 / 4x4 modes * PTZ Control * Event notification
Xpy Guardian
Monitor your security system remotely with live video feeds, playback of recordings, and motion detection alerts. This app allows you to manage your NVR surveillance system from your mobile device, offering convenient access to your security footage.
- Live view of security cameras
- Video playback of recordings
- Adjust streaming image quality
- Take snapshots
- Record live video
- View recorded pictures and videos
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Nexxt Solutions introduces its new generation of PoE Network Video Recorder (NVR) surveillance systems made easy. Featuring the latest in HD IP technology, our POE NVR lets users record and view all eight channels simultaneously connected to both, wired and wireless IP cameras. Our NVR presents a more economical, easier to install and simple-to-use solution for high definition surveillance systems. It is the ideal security product without the hassle of complicated and tedious setup. Impressive long distance transmission capability can be easily achieved with no quality loss and delay of HD video. Upgrade to HD video by simply piggybacking off of your existing network without the hassle of having to install and run coaxial cables. The NVR comes with HDMI support and is fully integrated for remote viewing, alerts, and compatible with current mobile devices. Advanced features such as triggered motion detection, time schedules, and real time 720p resolution streaming are perfect for commercial footage requirements. It supports pentaplex operation for simultaneous live view, recording, playback, backup and network transmission. The included cameras are 720p with all metal housing for indoor and outdoor use, and are directly powered using the RJ-45 port of the NVR. Mobile app gives you the following features: • Live view • Video playback of recordings • Change the streaming image quality • Take snapshots • Record live video • View recorded pictures and videos Note: You must purchase Nexxt Solutions' Xpy1280-HD NVR kit. For more details visit: www.nexxtsolutions.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Linux NVR Mobile Viewer at every 2 months against Xpy Guardian's every 5 months. Xpy Guardian's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Xpy Guardian every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linux NVR Mobile Viewer | Xpy Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMSTONE | Accvent LLC |
Customer experience
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
Xpy Guardian
In-app purchases
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
No in-app purchases
Xpy Guardian
No in-app purchases
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