Comparison

Blue Iris vs Jennov

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Jennov

Monitor live security camera feeds from your home or business remotely. Receive instant alerts for detected motion, record video, and capture images. Offers optional cloud storage for easy access to past footage.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Multi-camera support
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Video recording
  • Picture capture
  • Cloud storage option
Features
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About this app: Jennov App is a user-friendly security camera surveillance app that allows you to monitor live streams of your home and business from anywhere, at any time. Its ease of use brings peace of mind. The main function: 1、Real-time Monitoring: Users can monitor live footage of their home, office, and more in real-time using their mobile phone to enhance security measures. 2、Multi-Camera Support: The app supports connecting multiple cameras, allowing users to view footage from different locations simultaneously, expanding the monitoring range. 3、Motion Detection Function: Users can set up motion detection, which automatically sends alert notifications to the user when any abnormal activity is detected, enhancing security protection. 4、Video Recording and Picture Capture: Users can easily record videos and take screenshots using the app, and conveniently store and share them for future reference or as evidence. 5、Cloud Storage Function: Users have the option to store recorded videos and images in the cloud, allowing them to access past records easily from anywhere and at any time for seamless management and tracking. App Purchase Agreement --- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blue Iris4 screens
Jennov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blue Iris at 56% against Jennov's 0%. Blue Iris also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Jennov's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jennov is free to download; Blue Iris costs $9.99 up front. Jennov sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Blue Iris asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Iris holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Iris has 418 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Blue Iris's written reviews are positive against 0% of Jennov's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Iris ships an update every 4 days, Jennov every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Blue Iris versus Jennov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue IrisJennov
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (418 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings418 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB209 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKen PletzerShenzhen Dianchen Industry Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Blue Iris

All ratings418 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative33.0%

Jennov

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Jennov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blue Iris

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Jennov

Subscriptions4
  • AI Subscription 1 Device2 variants$1.991 Month
  • AI Subscription 2 Devices$3.991 Month
  • AI Subscription 3 Devices$5.991 Month
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  • AI Subscription 5 Devices$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • 1 Device AI Year$19.99
  • 2 Devices AI Year$39.99
  • 3 Devices AI Year$59.99
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  • 4 Devices AI Year$79.99
  • 10 Devices AI Year$79.99

Questions

Is Blue Iris free?
Blue Iris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jennov free?
Jennov is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blue Iris or Jennov?
Blue Iris is rated higher. Blue Iris averages 3.7 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Jennov averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Blue Iris or Jennov have ads?
Neither Blue Iris nor Jennov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Iris or Jennov?
Blue Iris ships an update every 4 days, and Jennov every 2 months. Most recently, Blue Iris was updated on October 16, 2026 and Jennov on October 7, 2026.

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