Comparison

Heden VisionCam vs WaveView Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Heden VisionCam

Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
  • Control LED and infrared night vision
  • Motion alarm enable/disable
  • Adjust camera movement speed
  • Automatic camera detection
  • Remote access over 3G/4G
Features
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WaveView Mobile

Securely connect to your video management system to view live or recorded footage on your mobile device. Features include multi-camera layouts, PTZ control, and instant video recall.

Highlights
  • Live and recorded video viewing
  • Secure VMS connection
  • Multi-camera layouts
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) control
  • Instant video recall
  • Video snapshot
Features
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WaveView Mobile allows authorized users to securely connect to their Wavestore Video Management Software (VMS) system to view live images or playback recorded video via a smartphone or tablet over their mobile network or WiFi connection. With organizations and businesses becoming increasingly concerned about the challenge of protecting confidential data, WaveView Mobile has been designed to provide verification via a Wavestore server’s public key that the person attempting to view the video is an authorized user. WaveView Mobile is packed with user friendly features such as the option to choose from different multi-camera layouts and full Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) control of cameras. Other features include: 'Time Jump' feature with instant video recall Full playback control functionality PTZ Preset and Tours control Quick camera select list Camera name search Video snapshot (save to camera roll) Full Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) gesture control Customizable layouts Camera titles on/of Dual-streaming support Privacy Mask support Please note that each WaveView Mobile connection is registered as an individual client connection on your Wavestore server or appliance. WaveView Mobile is compatible with all levels of Wavestore’s award winning VMS.

Screenshots

Heden VisionCam4 screens
WaveView Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Heden VisionCam at 4.2 against WaveView Mobile's 3.0. Heden VisionCam also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 6). WaveView Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WaveView Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heden VisionCam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heden VisionCam has 103 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 50% of WaveView Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, WaveView Mobile every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Heden VisionCam versus WaveView Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeden VisionCamWaveView Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoWavestore Global Limited

Customer experience

Heden VisionCam

All ratings103 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative35.2%

WaveView Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heden VisionCam

Subscriptions2
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version$14.99
None

WaveView Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heden VisionCam free?
Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaveView Mobile free?
WaveView Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or WaveView Mobile?
Heden VisionCam is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while WaveView Mobile averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Heden VisionCam or WaveView Mobile have ads?
Heden VisionCam shows ads; WaveView Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or WaveView Mobile?
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and WaveView Mobile every 8 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on October 12, 2026 and WaveView Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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