IPS VideoManager vs AddSecure Service Activator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPS VideoManager
Access your video surveillance systems remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, playback recordings, and manage alarms instantly. Control PTZ cameras and I/O devices for comprehensive security management.
- Remote camera administration
- Live video stream display
- PTZ camera control
- Playback and recording search
- Alarm management
- Trigger predefined actions
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IPS VideoManager MobileClient is a mobile application for the operation on iPad and iPhone. It offers instant and easy remote access to IPS VideoManager video surveillance systems. This facilitates the display, playback and alarm management of events within the surveillance area as well as the initiation of immediate measures if required. Key features: •Camera administration •Camera display with properties and status •Control of PTZ cameras •Control of I/O devices •Triggering of predefined actions •3 operation levels: Alarm, Live, Playback •Display of up to 4 video streams •Display of meta data in video images •Manual recording management •Recording playback •Recording search with time and event filter •Alarm management with automatic alarm display and acoustic signal Supported IPS VideoManager versions: •IPS VideoManager V4.2 and higher For further information, please visit www.ips-analytics.com
AddSecure Service Activator
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Service Activator enables you to activate and deploy select services from AddSecure. By scanning the QR or barcode available a compatible product, the product is instantly activated and ready for use. Supported products and services: AddSecure Connect - VS5000 series alarm terminals and associated subscriptions AddSecure Link - Connections and Secure SIMs AddSecure. We secure data and critical communications in a connected world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AddSecure Service Activator at 11.0 against IPS VideoManager's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IPS VideoManager ships an update every 8 months, AddSecure Service Activator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPS VideoManager | AddSecure Service Activator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Securiton GmbH | AddSecure AS |
In-app purchases
IPS VideoManager
No in-app purchases
AddSecure Service Activator
No in-app purchases
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