Blue Iris vs MobiLinc X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue Iris
Access and manage your home camera network remotely through a secure client for the Blue Iris PC software. View live streams, review recordings, and receive alerts from your cameras. Offers advanced controls and two-way audio for compatible devices.
- Manage multiple Blue Iris installations
- Receive push notification alerts
- Fast H.264 streaming
- Control PTZ and two-way audio
- Review and download recordings
- Broadcast live video from device
- Geofencing alerts
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This app is a CLIENT for the Blue Iris Windows PC software. In order to make use of this app, you must have Blue Iris version 6 installed and running on a Windows PC or VM. Instructions for connecting this app to the PC software are found in the Remote Access chapter of its Help file. This app provides a single point of contact to your home camera network. There is no need to insecurely open individual cameras to the Internet. This app connects using a secure and session-based protocol--no passwords are transmitted in plain text. Remote access does require router configuration or NGROK, which you can test without the app by using Safari. You should see your Blue Iris login page. Key features include: - Manage multiple Blue Iris installations - Geofencing: set status, send alerts, and more in response to device location * - Control the shield icon, schedule and profile selection - Receive iOS push notification alerts when a Blue Iris camera is triggered or there is a critical status message - Fast H.264 streaming - Control PTZ, IR and more for any camera that’s also controllable at the Blue Iris PC - Listen to and talk to any camera that’s also supported at the Blue Iris PC - Navigate cameras by tapping and swiping - Review recordings as stored on the Blue Iris PC, up to 64x speed - Download recorded video from the Blue Iris PC to the iOS device - Selectively delete recordings from the Blue Iris PC - Broadcast live video from the iOS device directly into a Blue Iris PC camera window - Remote control DIO output signals on compatible devices - Baby monitor functionality: continue to listen to audio with app closed or device in standby ** * Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ** Note that continued use of audio streaming running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
MobiLinc X
Control your ISY-994i home automation system with a modern, secure app. Manage devices, scenes, and security, stream video, and integrate with voice assistants. Family management and IFTTT support included.
- Supports INSTEON and Z-Wave devices
- Instant status and control of devices, scenes, and programs
- Video and audio streaming for IP cameras
- ELK Security Support
- Full ISY configuration management
- Family management with QR code sharing
- Alexa and Google Home integration
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MobiLinc X is a modern app for your ISY-994i controller built with speed, security, and your family in mind. Get started with a free 14-day trial! MobiLinc X features: - Supports INSTEON and Z-Wave devices with the ISY-994i Series Controller. - Supports Lights, Thermostats, Garage Doors, Doors, Outlets, Irrigation, Leak Sensors, Motion, Scenes, Programs, Variables, Fans, Rooms, and Weather. - Instant startup status and control of any device, scene, program, variable, or security item. - Video and Audio streaming for IP cameras. - ELK Security Support. - Supports full ISY configuration including creating/editing/deleting rooms, devices, scenes. Admin Console is not required. - Supports Family Management with creating admin and user accounts. Accounts are shared with a QR Code. No usernames/passwords are necessary to get family members connected. - Admin Users have full control and can edit/change/delete items. - User accounts can control items only. User accounts can not edit. - Supports up to two ISYs. - Add/Change/Delete Alexa or Google Home spoken names right from the app. Quickly see and manage all your spoken items in one view. - Feature Request: Upvote and suggest new features. See what we're working on next and vote for the next feature to get added to MobiLinc X. - Full integration with our MobiLinc IFTTT channel supporting notifications, geo-fencing, thousands of devices and services, and more! - Alexa Smart Home integration supported. - Google Home/Google Assistant integration supported. - Options for Direct IP and UDI Portal supported without MobiLinc X cloud features like Instant On (no syncing), Family sharing, or settings sync between all your mobile devices. For the best experience, MobiLinc X requires your ISY-994i have our MobiLinc Portal module installed running firmware 4.7.3 or later or 5.0.16 or later. To install, open the Admin Console and go to Help->Purchase Modules to install and then Help->Manage Modules. Try MobiLinc X for free for 14-days. All features of MobiLinc X are available during the free 14-day trial. Options in-app for monthly or yearly subscription terms. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -- Terms of Use: https://mobilinc.com/features/mobilincconnect/mlctos.php -- Privacy Policy: https://mobilinc.com/features/mobilincconnect/mlcpp.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MobiLinc X at Free against Blue Iris's $9.99. MobiLinc X also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Blue Iris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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
MobiLinc X is free to download; Blue Iris costs $9.99 up front. MobiLinc X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Blue Iris asks for nothing beyond the download.
MobiLinc X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 423 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Blue Iris's written reviews are positive against 61% of MobiLinc X's.
Blue Iris ships an update every 4 days, MobiLinc X every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue Iris | MobiLinc X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (423 ratings) | 4.3 (108 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | 61.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 423 — better | 108 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #58 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Ken Pletzer | Mobile Integrated Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
Blue Iris
MobiLinc X
User reviews
Blue Iris
From 423 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Smooth video playback
- 💡 Useful push notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery on mobile devices
- 👎 Outdated and dated UI design
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and configure
- 🚫 Requires Blue Iris desktop software
MobiLinc X
From 108 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for ISY use
- 🚀 Seamless ISY integration
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast Alexa/Google integration
- 👍 Stable and dependable
Room to improve
- 👎 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Lacks flexibility in device control
- 👎 Slower than older versions
- 👎 Not as configurable as older versions
- 👎 Overpriced for features offered
Bugs and requests
Blue Iris
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to save video clips
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between live view and playback
- Push notifications not working reliably
- Cameras sometimes shown as offline when they are not
- Crashes when rotating device or accessing certain features
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for VPN connections
- Improve video scrubbing and playback controls
- Implement a more modern and responsive UI
- Allow for more granular user permissions and access levels
- Provide better integration with home automation systems
MobiLinc X
Reported bugs
9 issues- App never recognizes ISY system
- Slow to refresh status and react
- Cannot find a way to see door sensors
- Garage door control shows as door lock
- No way to edit device type or change icon
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- Cannot set status change notifications for door sensors
- Couldn't turn lights on or off
- Lots of bugs
- Slow development
Requested features
10 requests- Widget for iOS
- More intuitive button controls
- Better regulation of dimmer controls
- Simple on/off for lamps
- Google Home interface integration
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- Ability to test updated versions more thoroughly
- Option to see programs in specific rooms
- Option to get lawn sprinkler programs under Irrigation
- Ability to change icons for programs
- Integration with UDI portal and polyglot server nodes
In-app purchases
Blue Iris
No in-app purchases
MobiLinc X
- Access Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Connected Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Family Monthly14 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- Access Yearly14 Days trial$76.991 Year
- Connected Yearly14 Days trial$109.991 Year
- Family Yearly14 Days trial$164.991 Year
- ONVIF Camera Support$9.99
- Direct Remote Access$29.99
- Direct Local Access$49.99
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- Bundle All Direct IP Options$74.99









