Comparison

SwannView Plus vs My NRS Store

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

Head to head
About

SwannView Plus

Access live video feeds and recorded footage from compatible Swann NVR and DVR systems. Control camera movement, zoom, and capture snapshots directly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Live video preview (up to 4 channels)
  • Playback recorded footage
  • PTZ control and camera movement
  • Pinch-to-zoom
  • Live view snapshot
  • Multiple device management
Features
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SwannView Plus allows you to view your cameras live and play back previous recordings from supported Swann NVR and DVR models on your iPhone. The key features of SwannView Plus include: · Live video preview of up to 4 channels · Play back earlier recordings from your NVR/DVR (high upload speed internet connection required) · Swipe for PTZ control and camera movement, pinch to zoom in and out in preview mode; · Live view Snapshot · Simple management of multiple devices This version supports the following models only (x will be a number representing the channels on your unit which will be 4, 8, 16 etc): DVRx-1500 DVRx-1525 DVRx-1550 DVRx-1575 DVR24-4300 DVRx-4350 DVRx-4500 DVRx-4900 DVRx-8050 DVRx-8075 NVRx-7000 NVRx-7200 NVRx-7250 NVRx-7090 NVRx-7095 NVRx-8000 HDR8-8200 HDR16-8200 Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann NVR/DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your NVR/DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, visit http://support.swann.com For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

About

My NRS Store

Manage your retail business remotely with this app, offering access to sales statistics, inventory, and pricebook management. Engage customers with entertainment content on POS screens and easily shop for products from wholesale partners.

Highlights
  • Remote POS system access
  • Sales statistics
  • Inventory management
  • Pricebook editing
  • Wholesale product shopping
  • Customer engagement content
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You can’t always be at your store, but your store can always be with you. The My NRS Store App allows you to access the main features of your National Retail Solutions POS system from anywhere as long as you have internet connection. Your customers will be VERY engaged with the TV Screens attached to the POS because now alongside transaction data, we have Entertainment Content like News, Lifestyle Topics, Sports & many other forms of Entertainment. Access popular features like Sales Statistics and Inventory. Easily scan items and add them to your store’s Pricebook. Make changes to Vendors, Users, Departments, Promotions, and more! The app also lists popular products for sale from wholesale partners so you can shop for your store from the comfort of your home. No matter how many stores or POS systems you have, you can easily access them all from one app account. Now you never have to let your finger off the pulse of your business!

Screenshots

SwannView Plus4 screens
My NRS Store4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My NRS Store at 3.1 against SwannView Plus's 1.8. My NRS Store also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 12%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SwannView Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 161) and iOS requirement (8.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My NRS Store holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwannView Plus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of SwannView Plus's written reviews are positive against 28% of My NRS Store's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwannView Plus ships an update every 3 months, My NRS Store monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SwannView Plus versus My NRS Store: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwannView PlusMy NRS Store
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (1.2K ratings)3.1 (161 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews27.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better161
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdNational Retail Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

SwannView Plus

All ratings1,183 ratings
Positive15.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative78.4%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative81.1%

My NRS Store

All ratings160 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative63.1%

User reviews

SwannView Plus

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Good camera quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High memory usage
  • ⏱️ Slow live streaming and playback
  • 🤖 Outdated and unintuitive UI

My NRS Store

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Useful for inventory management
  • 👍 Manages store on the go
  • 👍 Records transactions offline
  • 👍 Handles credit/debit processing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 App lags significantly
  • 🐛 Slow performance after updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent sales data
  • 🐛 Camera issues with newer iPhones

Bugs and requests

SwannView Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to view all cameras
  • Inconsistent camera naming/labeling
  • Playback feature not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for latest iOS versions
  • Add support for more advanced features (e.g. zoom, motion detection)
  • Improve remote access reliability

My NRS Store

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App lags and is slow
  • Camera does not work or is blurry/blurry
  • App force closes
  • App does not open
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  • App logs users out
  • Sales data does not match system data
  • Inventory becomes chaotic after updates
  • UI issues with new updates
  • Home screen features not working
  • Website crashes when pulling sales data
  • Cannot load pricebook products
  • Barcode scanner does not focus
  • Face ID login not working
  • App not compatible with new iPhone software

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to see individual transactions with time and date
  • Search functionality for transactions
  • Allow adding items to list when scanning
  • Add quantity options when adding to list
  • Option to choose camera for barcode scanning
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  • Fix Face ID login issue

In-app purchases

None

SwannView Plus

No in-app purchases

None

My NRS Store

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwannView Plus free?
SwannView Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My NRS Store free?
My NRS Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SwannView Plus or My NRS Store?
My NRS Store is rated higher. SwannView Plus averages 1.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while My NRS Store averages 3.1 from 161 ratings.
Do SwannView Plus or My NRS Store have ads?
Neither SwannView Plus nor My NRS Store shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwannView Plus or My NRS Store?
SwannView Plus ships an update every 3 months, and My NRS Store monthly. Most recently, SwannView Plus was updated on October 22, 2026 and My NRS Store on October 24, 2026.

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