Linux NVR Mobile Viewer vs Clare Video Plus
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
Clare Video Plus
Monitor live video feeds from security cameras and video doorbells remotely. Receive motion alerts, view recorded footage, and communicate with visitors using two-way audio. Compatible with legacy devices and offers simple setup.
- Live IP camera viewing
- Remote recorded footage access
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion and suspicious activity alerts
- Video doorbell answering
- Legacy device compatibility
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Was my package delivered? Are the kids home from school? Easily monitor live video, manage connected security cameras, answer your video doorbell, and view recorded video footage from anywhere in the world with the free Clare Video Plus App. You can even speak to family or visitors with cameras that support two-way audio! Receive notifications to your smartphone when motion is detected or when there is suspicious activity. Clare Video Plus is backwards compatible with all legacy ClareVision cameras and NVRs. Features: • Real-time viewing of IP cameras • View recorded video footage from anywhere • Store and manage photo and video snapshots that can be saved to your phone • Simple setup using “Scan and Configure” technology • Find existing cameras on your network with the “Online Devices” tool • Easily change resolution or zoom from your smartphone • View and manage multiple locations, cameras, and NVRs • View live and recorded video from the Clare Video Doorbell • Answer calls from the Clare Video Doorbell
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clare Video Plus at 17% against Linux NVR Mobile Viewer's 0%. Clare Video Plus also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linux NVR Mobile Viewer | Clare Video Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 17.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 286 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMSTONE | Clare Controls |
Customer experience
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
Clare Video Plus
Bugs and requests
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Clare Video Plus
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to add device after app update
- App not loading at all
- Notifications cover the screen
- Cameras stop recording randomly
- Constant 'offline' and 'no records found' messages
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to block notifications for certain time periods
- Option to search and review video footage
- Improved video playback and scrubbing functionality
- Compatibility with older devices
- Ability to change network settings easily
In-app purchases
Linux NVR Mobile Viewer
No in-app purchases
Clare Video Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Linux NVR Mobile Viewer free?
Is Clare Video Plus free?
Do Linux NVR Mobile Viewer or Clare Video Plus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Linux NVR Mobile Viewer or Clare Video Plus?
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