Comparison

AvertX GO! vs Night Owl Protect

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

Head to head
About

AvertX GO!

Stream live video from your AvertX recorder to your iPhone. Monitor your home or business security cameras remotely via 3G or Wi-Fi. Features single and quad camera views, event lists, and secure login.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Remote monitoring
  • Single and quad camera view
  • Event/alarm list
  • Secure login
  • Quick connect list
Features
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The AvertX GO! mobile app lets you stream live video from your AvertX recorder to your iPhone. Select either single camera or quad view and easily switch cameras with the swipe of your finger. Monitor your cameras remotely over 3G or anywhere you have Wi-Fi coverage. The mobile app works for a variety of security installations—you can check in on your home security system, or monitor the cameras at your business or office. BENEFITS AND FEATURES • Quick connect list with thumbnail images to easily connect to your recorders • Single and quad camera view • Event/alarm list • Live streaming video over the 3G network or Wi-Fi • Secure login required for each recorder for your protection • Convenient access from anywhere REQUIREMENTS: Compatible with all AvertX recorders FOR MORE INFORMATION visit http://www.avertx.com

About

Night Owl Protect

Monitor your home or business in real-time from your smartphone or tablet. Receive instant alerts for detected humans, faces, or vehicles. Easily share footage and recordings, and manage multiple devices with secure login.

Highlights
  • Real-time mobile monitoring
  • Human, face, and vehicle detection alerts
  • Secure app-based Bluetooth setup
  • Two-way audio and siren features
  • Search and playback recordings
  • Share images and recordings
  • 2-Step Verification for security
Features
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Night Owl Protect lets you view all of your devices in one easy-to-use mobile app. Monitor your home or business in real-time on your smartphone or Tablet. Easily share images and recordings via your favorite social network or through email and text. Staying connected to your devices allows you to protect your world from potential threats. Secure, PROTECT and connect your world! With Night Owl Protect, You Can: • Quickly and easily set up your product with our Secure App-Based Bluetooth Setup • Receive real-time mobile alerts when a human, face or vehicle is detected • Easily configure your alert settings, so you get the notifications you want • View live footage from your connected cameras • Use audio features (2-Way Audio, Siren, Preset Voice Messages) with applicable models • Search for and playback recordings using filters • Save and share recordings right from your mobile device • Take snapshot images and save and share them right from your mobile device • Keep your data secure with 2-Step Verification, which safeguards your privacy by requiring two authentication steps for login • Conveniently and securely access multiple devices with one set of login credentials (Single Sign-On) • Securely reset your password, right from the app • Create favorites and groups to better access select cameras when desired • Share access to your cameras with friends and family • Access recordings saved to the Night Owl Protect Cloud, if your product is linked to a Night Owl Protect Cloud monthly subscription plan NOTE: Not all features apply to all models. We have multiple products, with different features, that use the Night Owl Protect mobile application. Please refer to your product’s specifications for applicable features. Night Owl Security Products is a leading innovator in the security technology industry and is one of the only U.S.-based, U.S.-owned security companies. At Night Owl, all our products are proudly designed and engineered in the United States by skilled personnel, so we can make your privacy and security our top priority. Additionally, Night Owl is in compliance with the U.S. government’s stance on protecting our nation per Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Unlike other brands, Night Owl products do not contain any essential components from specific banned China-based companies. We are proudly compliant with the new FCC Covered List and strongly believe in the importance of protecting Human Rights and the national security of the U.S.A. Our video surveillance equipment is used by homeowners, businesses, federal and municipal organizations, retailers, dealers, distributors, and integrators across the globe. Visit us at www.NightOwlSP.com for more information on all our products and services. Night Owl Protect is compatible with the following Night Owl Devices: DB-WNIP2-SU DB-DBW2-B DB-DBH4-B DVR-BTD2-16 / V2 DVR-BTD2-161 / V2 DVR-BTD2-81 / V2 DVR-BTD8-16 / V2 DVR-BTD8-41 / V2 DVR-BTD8-8 / V2 DVR-BTD8-8-4POE-2 / V2 DVR-BTD8-81 / V2 DVR-BTD8-82 / V2 DVR-DP2-16 DVR-DP2-161 DVR-DP8-12 DVR-DP8-121 DVR-DP8-122 DVR-FTD4-81 DVR-FTD2-161 DVR-FTD8-82 DVR-FTD8-162 DVR-VDP2-81 NVR-BTN8-8 / V2 NVR-FTN8-16 NVR-NT12-32 WCM-FWIP2-I/V2 WCM-FWP3PT-I WCM-FWIP3-FL FBWNIP-4L-BS-U-301 BWNIP-4TA-BS BW-4TA-SOLAR BW-4TA-BS WNIP-2LTA-BS-U / V2 WNIP-2LTAW-BS-U WNIP-4LTA-BS-U WNIP-8LTA-BS-U / V2 WCM-FWIP4L-BS-V2 / V3 WCM-FWIP8L-BS / V2 WNVR-BTWN8-1 / V2 WNVR-WNIP2-1 / V2 WNVR-FWR8G1-8 WARNING: This application uses data to connect your Cameras to your Smart Device. When connected to a 3G or 4G LTE network, the live video feed from your Camera will be considered streaming data by your phone service provider and will contribute to any data or download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed your data plan limit, this may result in additional usage charges. It is highly recommended to contact your phone service provider to know the limit of your data plan before using this video streaming application.

Screenshots

AvertX GO!4 screens
Night Owl Protect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Owl Protect at 55% against AvertX GO!'s 5%. Night Owl Protect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (63K vs 25). AvertX GO!'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Owl Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Owl Protect has 63K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of AvertX GO!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Night Owl Protect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AvertX GO! ships an update every 5 months, Night Owl Protect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AvertX GO! versus Night Owl Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvertX GO!Night Owl Protect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (25 ratings)4.7 (63K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews55.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2563K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnox Ave LLCNight Owl SP, LLC

Customer experience

AvertX GO!

All ratings25 ratings
Positive16.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative78.9%

Night Owl Protect

All ratings62,535 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

AvertX GO!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Night Owl Protect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to remove/reset device from app
  • Incorrect time stamps on recorded videos
  • Cameras not recording consistently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved motion detection and sensitivity settings
  • Ability to view recorded footage remotely
  • Seamless integration between app and hardware

In-app purchases

None

AvertX GO!

No in-app purchases

None

Night Owl Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AvertX GO! free?
AvertX GO! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Owl Protect free?
Night Owl Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AvertX GO! or Night Owl Protect?
Night Owl Protect is rated higher. AvertX GO! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Night Owl Protect averages 4.7 from 63K ratings.
Do AvertX GO! or Night Owl Protect have ads?
Neither AvertX GO! nor Night Owl Protect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AvertX GO! or Night Owl Protect?
AvertX GO! ships an update every 5 months, and Night Owl Protect every 5 weeks. Most recently, AvertX GO! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Night Owl Protect on November 10, 2026.

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