Comparison

Bosch Video Security vs Genetec Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Bosch Video Security

Access and manage your Bosch IP cameras and recorders remotely. Enjoy high-quality video playback, forensic search, and PTZ camera control, optimized for various bandwidth conditions.

Highlights
  • Remote IP camera access
  • High-quality video playback
  • Forensic search with video analytics
  • PTZ camera control
  • Dynamic Transcoding Technology
  • Geographic camera map management
Features
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Connect to your Bosch IP cameras and encoders from all over the world and experience immediate video playback, full access to your recordings, forensic search on cameras with Bosch video analytics support and smooth control of PTZ cameras. Get outstanding video quality with "Dynamic Transcoding Technology" from Bosch which helps you to make best use of the given bandwidth, thus granting smooth video playback with best picture quality – even in full 4K resolution. The Bosch Video Security app features*: • H.264/H.265 video streaming with automatic adoption to the available bandwidth in real-time** and region-of-interest support for best possible video quality • Extensive playback options • Clear alarm presentation directly within a timeline with integrated thumbnail preview** • Intuitive control of Bosch AUTODOME and MIC PTZ cameras with touch and motion detection • Hardware accelerated dewarping of FLEXIDOME panoramic cameras • Intelligent forensic search in recordings (based on video analytics)* • Geographic maps help to manage camera position and view • Sending and export of video snapshots via e-mail or directly to the photo library • Password protection and secure TLS connection between app and camera * not every function available on each camera model ** when using Bosch DIVAR IP family Currently supported Bosch devices: • DIVAR IP family • DINION, AUTODOME, FLEXIDOME, and MIC IP cameras and VIDEOJET encoders (FW version 6.0 and higher)

About

Genetec Mobile

Access your security systems, including video surveillance, access control, and ALPR, from anywhere. Coordinate responses, handle threats, and manage incidents on-the-go with a unified interface. Stream video, control cameras, and communicate with your team for enhanced collaboration.

Highlights
  • Access video surveillance, access control, and ALPR
  • Control PTZ cameras and view live/playback video
  • Manage access points and door controls
  • Utilize ALPR hotlists and plate reads
  • Manage incidents with Mission Control
  • Receive push notifications for alarms and events
  • Stream and share live video from your device
Features
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Stay connected to your Genetec™ Security Center system from anywhere with Genetec™ Mobile. Access your video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems, and much more, on-the-go. Designed for collaboration, Genetec Mobile makes it easier for your security teams to coordinate responses and handle threats. Provides a unified experience: · Access your Security Center core entities; Omnicast™ video management, Synergis™ access control, and AutoVu™ ALPR · Control PTZ cameras, view live and playback video, and add bookmarks · Lock and unlock doors and monitor access points · Add plates to hotlists and receive license plate reads and hits · Take ownership of active incidents with Mission Control™ · Arm and disarm intrusion areas · Keep track of alarms and events with push notifications · View security entities easily using the map-based interface Enhances collaboration: · Security Desk operators can track mobile users on the map with geo-localization · Stream and capture live video with your device and share it with other operators · Initiate communications using in-app messaging and Sipelia™ calling functionalities · Alert your team with hot actions such as manually triggering an incident, threat levels, public announcements, and more Want to see what our mobile app is all about? By downloading Genetec Mobile, you can access a free demo system from the Genetec Mobile sign-in page. Requirements: · Genetec Mobile requires Security Center version 5.8 or greater. Some features require specific integrations or versions of Security Center.

Screenshots

Bosch Video Security4 screens
Genetec Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Genetec Mobile at 3.2 against Bosch Video Security's 3.0. Bosch Video Security's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Genetec Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Bosch Video Security's written reviews are positive against 14% of Genetec Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosch Video Security ships an update every 2 months, Genetec Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bosch Video Security versus Genetec Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch Video SecurityGenetec Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (30 ratings)3.2 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3037 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectro Voice Dynacord B.V.Genetec

Customer experience

Bosch Video Security

All ratings30 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative59.6%

Genetec Mobile

All ratings37 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral22.7%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

Bosch Video Security

No in-app purchases

None

Genetec Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch Video Security free?
Bosch Video Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genetec Mobile free?
Genetec Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch Video Security or Genetec Mobile?
Genetec Mobile is rated higher. Bosch Video Security averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Genetec Mobile averages 3.2 from 37 ratings.
Do Bosch Video Security or Genetec Mobile have ads?
Neither Bosch Video Security nor Genetec Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch Video Security or Genetec Mobile?
Bosch Video Security ships an update every 2 months, and Genetec Mobile monthly. Most recently, Bosch Video Security was updated on July 6, 2026 and Genetec Mobile on September 21, 2026.

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