Comparison

Agent DVR Remote vs Viewer for Frigate

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

Head to head
About

Agent DVR Remote

Access and manage your Agent DVR surveillance system remotely. Monitor cameras, review footage, and receive instant alerts from anywhere in the world. Requires a paid iSpyConnect.com subscription.

Highlights
  • Global remote access to Agent DVR
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Remote command execution
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Monitor cameras and review footage
Features
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Agent DVR Remote: Your Surveillance, Anywhere. (Paid iSpyConnect.com Account REQUIRED) Agent DVR Remote is the essential companion app for your Agent DVR system, bringing seamless remote control right to your iPhone or iPad. Monitor your cameras, review footage, and manage your surveillance setup from anywhere in the world – whether your Agent DVR is running on Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING This app is NOT a standalone service. Agent DVR Remote REQUIRES an active, paid subscription to iSpyConnect.com to function. If you DO NOT have an existing, paid iSpyConnect.com account, this app will NOT work for you. We highly recommend confirming you have a current, paid subscription before downloading to avoid any disappointment. Key Features: Global Access: Connect to and manage your Agent DVR server from virtually anywhere. Keep an eye on your property, loved ones, or business with ease. Intelligent Push Notifications: Get instant, actionable alerts delivered directly to your device. Customize your notifications to stay informed about what matters most, exactly when it happens. Remote Commands: Take immediate control. Trigger recordings, arm or disarm your system, or apply profiles remotely with a tap. Biometric Security: Protect your sensitive surveillance data. Access your system securely using Face ID or Touch ID, ensuring only authorized users can view your feeds and controls. Agent DVR Remote provides the peace of mind that comes with having your surveillance system always at your fingertips. Remember: A valid, paid iSpyConnect.com subscription is absolutely essential to use this application.

About

Viewer for Frigate

This unofficial app allows Frigate NVR server owners to easily browse, view, and manage camera event clips. It offers live previews, event filtering, clip management, and integration with Home Assistant for advanced notifications.

Highlights
  • Live camera previews
  • Event list with filters
  • Snapshot and clip viewing
  • Event deletion and retention
  • Multiple server support
  • Home Assistant integration
Features
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Do you own Frigate NVR server to store your camera events? This unofficial app will help you to browse events with viewing clips and manage them. Features: * Live preview of Frigate NVR cameras * Events list with filters for cameras, labels, and zones * Snapshot and clip preview with zoom * Delete and retain events * Preview the latest event from each camera * Home Assistant automations with rich notifications and thumbnails * Browse camera monitoring history * Add and switch between multiple Frigate servers * Storage, system, and server logs

Screenshots

Agent DVR Remote4 screens
Viewer for Frigate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Agent DVR Remote at none against Viewer for Frigate's 5. Viewer for Frigate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Viewer for Frigate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Agent DVR Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Agent DVR Remote against 4.3 for Viewer for Frigate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Agent DVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Viewer for Frigate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Agent DVR Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Viewer for Frigate monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Agent DVR Remote versus Viewer for Frigate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgent DVR RemoteViewer for Frigate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE PLAYFUL GROUP PTY LTDSzymon Piwowarczyk

Customer experience

Agent DVR Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Viewer for Frigate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Agent DVR Remote

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Viewer for Frigate

One-time5
  • A coffee for the app creator$2.99
  • A medium coffee for the app creator$5.99
  • Multiple Server Support$6.99
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  • Unlimited Automations$6.99
  • A large coffee for the app creator$12.99

Questions

Is Agent DVR Remote free?
Agent DVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Viewer for Frigate free?
Viewer for Frigate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Agent DVR Remote or Viewer for Frigate?
Agent DVR Remote is rated higher. Agent DVR Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Viewer for Frigate averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Agent DVR Remote or Viewer for Frigate have ads?
Neither Agent DVR Remote nor Viewer for Frigate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Agent DVR Remote or Viewer for Frigate?
Agent DVR Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Viewer for Frigate monthly. Most recently, Agent DVR Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Viewer for Frigate on October 31, 2026.

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