Comparison

Vss Mobile vs RXCamView

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

Head to head
About

Vss Mobile

This remote monitoring client software enables video viewing over various networks. It offers P2P connection, IP/domain direct connection, and supports multi-channel viewing, playback, and real-time alarms. Control PTZ devices and manage local settings remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote video viewing over Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G
  • P2P network penetration with QR code scanning
  • IP and domain direct connection
  • Multi-channel viewing and playback
  • PTZ device control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus)
  • Real-time alarm and remote network control
Features
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Recommended for use with iOS 12.0 and above Vss Mobile is remote monitoring client software with below functions. 1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI, 3G, 4G video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection function; 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos, open sound, voice talk, stream switch functions; 5, the software supports ptz's up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control, preset, cruise, pattern and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports real-time alarm function; 8, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 9, the software supports local image and local video viewing; 10, the software supports muti-view preview function; 11, the software support favorites and play history functions; 12, the software support update device’s local setting function;

About

RXCamView

This surveillance software allows users to view live video streams from connected devices. It supports recording, playback, remote access, and PTZ control for comprehensive monitoring.

Highlights
  • Live video stream viewing
  • Video recording and playback
  • Remote video playback
  • Snapshots
  • PTZ control
  • Apple Push Notification service support
Features
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RXCamView is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots and PTZ control, etc.

Screenshots

Vss Mobile3 screens
RXCamView3 screens

Verdict

The call

Vss Mobile and RXCamView both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of RXCamView's written reviews are positive against 20% of Vss Mobile's. RXCamView also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 90) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Vss Mobile against 3.1 for RXCamView. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RXCamView has 3.6K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Vss Mobile's written reviews are positive against 45% of RXCamView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vss Mobile ships an update every 2 months, RXCamView monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vss Mobile versus RXCamView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVss MobileRXCamView
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (90 ratings)3.1 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews45.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings903.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanze大均 杨

Customer experience

Vss Mobile

All ratings90 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral12.2%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative68.8%

RXCamView

All ratings3,567 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews1,001 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral16.1%
Negative38.8%

User reviews

Vss Mobile

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and straightforward user interface
  • 🎥 Good multi-camera viewing capability
  • ⭐ Reliable when functioning properly
  • 🔧 Helpful customer support (when available)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🌐 Persistent network/connectivity errors
  • 📱 Poor mobile data support (WiFi-only issues)
  • 🔄 Updates consistently break functionality
  • ⚠️ Unreliable authentication and login failures

RXCamView

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast load times
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎥 Great video quality
  • 💡 Useful remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and configure
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕰️ Slow to load and switch cameras
  • 🔊 Poor audio quality

Bugs and requests

Vss Mobile

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App won't connect to cameras after updates
  • Authentication errors on VSS server
  • Net error messages appearing constantly
  • App crashes on startup
  • Green lines appearing in video feeds
Show 10 more
  • Playback defaulting to year 1970
  • Push notifications not sending despite settings enabled
  • QR code verification failures
  • App freezing and requiring restart
  • Touch controls not responding
  • Privacy policy page not scrolling on iPad
  • Incompatibility with specific iOS versions
  • Regional availability restrictions
  • Device not recognized errors
  • App logging out unexpectedly

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple TV support
  • Full-screen video playback
  • Automatic camera loading on app startup
  • Audio/microphone functionality
  • Video reverse/rewind in playback
Show 4 more
  • Local video download to photo library
  • IP and Domain connectivity options
  • Support for multiple NVRs simultaneously
  • Better troubleshooting documentation

RXCamView

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to reconnect devices after updates
  • Inconsistent motion detection and recording
  • Unreliable remote access outside home network

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Improved playback and search functionality
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Support for higher resolution cameras

In-app purchases

None

Vss Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

RXCamView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vss Mobile free?
Vss Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RXCamView free?
RXCamView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vss Mobile or RXCamView?
RXCamView is rated higher. Vss Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while RXCamView averages 3.1 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Vss Mobile or RXCamView have ads?
Neither Vss Mobile nor RXCamView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vss Mobile or RXCamView?
Vss Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and RXCamView monthly. Most recently, Vss Mobile was updated on October 4, 2026 and RXCamView on October 12, 2026.

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