Comparison

Bosch Video Security vs VIVOTEK iViewer

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

VIVOTEK iViewer

Access live and recorded surveillance camera footage remotely from your handheld device. Monitor multiple locations, control PTZ cameras, and utilize two-way audio for enhanced security management.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Live video access
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio
  • Playback recorded video
  • Fisheye dewarp
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iViewer is developed to allow users to monitor locations remotely by providing access to surveillance camera video directly from handheld device. The re-designed and easy-to-use interface allows users to monitor live video from hundreds of cameras within their fingers. The user may access cameras managed by VAST (central & video management software), VIVOTEK NVR, or make direct connections to individual cameras via IP address or LAN search. The iViewer also allows access to two way audio for camera, PTZ and PiP screen control, fisheye dewarp, snapshot and the capability to playback recorded video from VIVOTEK VAST, NVR or to play from camera's SD card with supported models. Features • H.265 Support • Multi-Stream Selection • PTZ Control • Fisheye Camera Dewarp (1O,1P,1R Mode) • Fisheye Camera Local Dewarp (Depending on Streaming Camera) • Two-Way Audio (For Camera Only) • Timeline Playback • Change Layout in Liveview Page • DO Control for Camera • Hardware Decode • Integration of VAST Windows AD Log-in (VAST v1.12 or above) • Support VAST Sub-station • VIVOTEK Camera SD card Playback • The HTTPS Encrypted Connection between iViewer and Camera/NVR/VAST (v1.12 or above) Support List • VIVOTEK Network Cameras (7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series) (Function limited in 7000 Series camera) • VIVOTEK NVR (ND & NR Series) • VIVOTEK VAST

Screenshots

Bosch Video Security4 screens
VIVOTEK iViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bosch Video Security at 3.0 against VIVOTEK iViewer's 2.7. Bosch Video Security also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 17%). 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

Bosch Video Security holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Bosch Video Security's written reviews are positive against 17% of VIVOTEK iViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosch Video Security ships an update every 2 months, VIVOTEK iViewer every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bosch Video Security versus VIVOTEK iViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch Video SecurityVIVOTEK iViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (31 ratings) — better2.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeenfinityVIVOTEK inc.

Customer experience

Bosch Video Security

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

VIVOTEK iViewer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.9%

In-app purchases

None

Bosch Video Security

No in-app purchases

None

VIVOTEK iViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch Video Security free?
Bosch Video Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIVOTEK iViewer free?
VIVOTEK iViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch Video Security or VIVOTEK iViewer?
Bosch Video Security is rated higher. Bosch Video Security averages 3.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while VIVOTEK iViewer averages 2.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Bosch Video Security or VIVOTEK iViewer have ads?
Neither Bosch Video Security nor VIVOTEK iViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch Video Security or VIVOTEK iViewer?
Bosch Video Security ships an update every 2 months, and VIVOTEK iViewer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bosch Video Security was updated on November 1, 2026 and VIVOTEK iViewer on November 1, 2026.

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