SSM mobile vs Reolink
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.
Reolink
Easily access and monitor your security cameras and NVRs from anywhere. Watch live streams, playback recordings, and receive real-time motion detection alerts. Enjoy peace of mind with a user-friendly interface for home and business surveillance.
- Remote camera and NVR access
- Live streaming
- Video recording playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Multi-channel viewing
- PTZ camera control
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Reolink App is an easy-to-use security camera system surveillance app. It enables you to locally or remotely access your IP cameras and NVRs on mobile devices. You can monitor and watch live streaming of your home and business anywhere and anytime. It helps you easily get peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Only 3 steps to access cameras and NVRs (at the same local network) --- the easiest solution ever. 2. Easy and friendly interface for all users to use. 3. Remotely monitor and watch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi anywhere and anytime. 4. Multi-channel viewing (up to 16 channels) on screen at the same time. 5. Remotely playback video recording from your camera SD card and NVR HDD. 6. Capture video from live view channels on your mobile device to playback. 7. Capture single and multiple images to save on your mobile device. 8. Get emails or push notifications in real time when motion detection is triggered. 9. Schedule video recording (including motion-triggered recording) at anytime. 10. Control PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras remotely (left, right, up and down). Note: Reolink App is compatible with NVRs and IP Cams from Reolink. More Supports: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReolinkTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReolinkTech Contact: https://reolink.com/contact-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHKZX6fFVtWd4tnnRkzrMA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Reolink at 4.0 against SSM mobile's 1.0. Reolink also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 1). SSM mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Reolink holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reolink has 9.6K 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 25% of Reolink's.
SSM mobile ships an update every 7 months, Reolink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSM mobile | Reolink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (9.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 25.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #165 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 469 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd | Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
SSM mobile
Reolink
Bugs and requests
SSM mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Reolink
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after updates
- Inability to change passwords
- Cameras disconnecting randomly
- Playback issues and failures
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to pause/snooze notifications
- Customizable notification sounds
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Consolidated event history across cameras
- Faster/smoother video playback controls
In-app purchases
SSM mobile
No in-app purchases
Reolink
No in-app purchases
