# GV vs SecuritySpy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecuritySpy at 57% against GV's 0%. SecuritySpy also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). GV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GV asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecuritySpy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GV's written reviews are positive against 57% of SecuritySpy's.

GV ships an update every 4 months, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GV | SecuritySpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-cloudeye/id655915480/reviews) | **[3.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) | [Ben Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142125927) |

## What reviewers say

### GV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-cloudeye/id655915480)

Access GV-cloud version devices remotely from your iOS device. View live feeds, playback motion events, and receive alert notifications. Includes digital zoom and two-way audio capabilities.

**Highlights:** Up to 60 live views, Digital zoom, Motion alert notifications, Remote playback, Two-way audio, Fisheye Dewarping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SecuritySpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928)

Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio streaming, Playback of recordings, Motion detection push notifications, PTZ camera control, Two-way audio communication, Remote arm/disarm recording modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplex & Captures | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GV free?

GV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecuritySpy free?

SecuritySpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GV or SecuritySpy?

SecuritySpy is rated higher. GV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SecuritySpy averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do GV or SecuritySpy have ads?

Neither GV nor SecuritySpy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GV or SecuritySpy?

GV ships an update every 4 months, and SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, GV was updated on September 19, 2026 and SecuritySpy on September 29, 2026.

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