iViewer DVR vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iViewer DVR
This application allows users to remotely view and control H.264 digital video recorders. It offers features like live multi-channel viewing, PTZ control, audio playback, and event notifications. Users can also perform remote playback and take snapshots.
- Address Book
- PTZ Control
- Multi Channel H.264 Viewer
- Audio Playback & Talk
- Remote Playback
- Event Notification
- Video Zoom & Snapshot
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iViewer DVR is a H.264 digital video recorder remote viewer. 01. Address Book. 02. PTZ Control. 03. Multi Channel H.264 Viewer. 04. Double tap to switch single channel mode/quad channel mode. 05. Scroll left/right to switch next/previous channel. 06. Listen DVR Audio. 07. Talk to DVR. 08. Remote Playback. 09. Event Notification. 10. Zoom video. 11. Snapshot.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
iViewer DVR and VMS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
iViewer DVR ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iViewer DVR | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aquila DVR | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
iViewer DVR
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
