SSM mobile vs Defender Empower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSM mobile
This mobile client application allows operators to monitor and control video streams from Samsung Security Manager remotely. Access live feeds, manage devices, and utilize playback features from your smartphone or tablet.
- Local/Remote connection to Samsung Security Manager
- View live streaming video with PTZ control
- Calendar Search/Playback/Bookmark functions
- Password function for security
- Quick & easy access on mobile and Wi-Fi
- Multi-Language support
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SSM mobile indicates a Mobile Client Application in Samsung Security Manager provided by Samsung. With SSM mobile, you can generate more efficient and convenient monitoring environment. Operators possibly monitor, control, and play video images from where they want such as a local or remote area through their smart phones and tablet devices. ※ For running the app, Samsung Security Manager should be installed in your PC. ※ DDNS registration is needed in case of external network environment. ***Features*** - Local/Remote connection to Samsung Security Manager - View Layout/Device list by user - View live streaming video with PTZ control - Supported format : H.264/MJPEG - Video Image Flip/Mirror, Video Image Capture - Calendar Search/Playback/Bookmark functions - Password function for security - Quick & easy access at mobile environment & WIFI networks. - Compatible with "Dynamic domain naming service" (DDNS) - Multi-Language ◎ This application uses FFmpeg and SDL under LGPL v2.1.
Defender Empower
Stay connected with your home or business from anywhere. This app allows you to view live feeds, review recorded footage, and receive instant motion detection alerts. You can also easily share important clips and customize recording schedules.
- Live video streaming
- Recorded footage playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Footage sharing
- Customizable recording schedules
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Join the community of families and businesses that choose Defender to stay connected, anywhere, anytime. With the Defender Empower App: - LIVE: Check-in on what’s happening, anytime - PLAYBACK: Easily watch recorded footage - NOTIFICATIONS: Receive instant alerts when motion is detected - SHARE: Save and share footage, whether it’s funny or suspicious - SCHEDULE: Customize your recording schedule to fit your lifestyle and needs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Defender Empower at 4.6 against SSM mobile's 1.0. Defender Empower also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). SSM mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Defender Empower holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Empower has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of SSM mobile's written reviews are positive against 40% of Defender Empower's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSM mobile | Defender Empower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
SSM mobile
Defender Empower
Bugs and requests
SSM mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Defender Empower
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cameras randomly going offline
- App not showing all camera feeds
- Playback not working as expected
- Notifications not triggering consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Add two-way audio capability
- Improve playback and recording functionality
- Provide PC/desktop app support
- Enhance motion detection and alerts
In-app purchases
SSM mobile
No in-app purchases
Defender Empower
No in-app purchases
