Comparison

SmartEyes_Pro vs MDR 6.0

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

Head to head
About

SmartEyes_Pro

Access and monitor your Digital Video Recorder (DVR) remotely. This app allows you to view live feeds, receive push notifications for alerts, and manage recordings. It requires network access to connect to your DVR and offers optional features like QR code import and microphone access.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR monitoring
  • Live feed viewing
  • Push notifications
  • QR code import
  • Video recording storage
  • Microphone access
Features
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Remote monitoring app for DVR(Digital Video Recorder) SmartEyes Update version!!! [Permission information for using the app] 1) Required access rights - Network: Permission to use the network, which is required to access the DVR. 2) Optional access rights - Photos and videos: Permission to access device photo media files. This permission is required to use the QR code photo import, screenshot image storage, and video recording storage functions. - Camera: Access to the device's camera, which is required to use the QR code recognition function. - Microphone: Access to the device's microphone, which is required to use the recorder's speaking function. - Notification: This is the permission to access the device's notifications and is required to display it on the device when a PUSH notification comes from the recorder. * You can use the app even if you do not agree to the optional access permissions. * If you do not agree to the optional access rights, normal use of some functions of the service may be difficult.

About

MDR 6.0

Features
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MDR 6.0 is a free mobile app for Brigade’s Mobile Digital Recorder (MDR) range. This app connects users with their vehicles’ MDRs remotely when connected to Wi-Fi or 4G (server package required). Features for the MDR 6.0 app include: - View active vehicle locations through map positions - Map positions translated into easy to understand addresses - View live video of your vehicles anytime, anywhere - Snapshot multiple channels at a time and save to your local device - Immediate push notifications of triggered alarms such as geo-fencing, G- force and speed - Auto-logout for security - Auto-Close Video to ensure data usage is kept to a minimum - Sound alerts and push notifications For more support and tutorials on the MDR 6.0 app visit - brigade-electronics.com/product-support-area

Screenshots

SmartEyes_Pro4 screens
MDR 6.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartEyes_Pro at every 3 months against MDR 6.0's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartEyes_Pro ships an update every 3 months, MDR 6.0 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartEyes_Pro versus MDR 6.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartEyes_ProMDR 6.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRifatron Co., Ltd.Brigade Electronics Group PLC

Bugs and requests

SmartEyes_Pro

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • App stopped working
  • Remote connection error
  • Site won't connect
  • Failed to connect to site
  • Corrupts and throws out
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  • Cannot connect to cameras since update
  • Bug in the system
  • Network disconnect
  • Stopped working when viewing recorded footage
  • Intermittent service/Time Out
  • Signal loss with no pic
  • Sound no longer works on iPad
  • Unable to view on smartphone since update
  • App crashes on iPad Pro since update
  • Crashes when trying to get to cameras
  • Black screen on playback
  • App stopped logging in remotely
  • App will not load
  • Devices stopped connecting after update
  • Playback skips to beginning of previous hour
  • App is slow to connect or fails altogether
  • App does not work without Wi-Fi
  • App not connecting
  • App crashes every time
  • App freezes
  • PTZ works only sometimes
  • App frequently closing without warning
  • Opens with no video
  • App crashing on iPhone 6Plus
  • Audio not working on iPhone 6
  • App crashing on connection to DNS server/camera
  • App crashes when swapping cameras
  • Only one camera with sound
  • App crashes when switching to camera with sound
  • Calendar a day forward/incorrect dates
  • App freezing
  • Cannot manually add server
  • Cannot change camera order

Requested features

8 requests
  • Save video playback
  • Add motion record list
  • Add recordings to smartphone/tablet
  • Fix audio issues
  • Fix PTZ button functionality
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  • Improve remote connection reliability
  • Fix calendar display issues
  • Allow creation of multiple accounts for different sites

MDR 6.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartEyes_Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MDR 6.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartEyes_Pro free?
SmartEyes_Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDR 6.0 free?
MDR 6.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartEyes_Pro or MDR 6.0 have ads?
Neither SmartEyes_Pro nor MDR 6.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartEyes_Pro or MDR 6.0?
SmartEyes_Pro ships an update every 3 months, and MDR 6.0 every 8 months. Most recently, SmartEyes_Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and MDR 6.0 on October 8, 2026.

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