Comparison

Vss Mobile vs VIVOTEK iViewer

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

VIVOTEK iViewer

Access live and recorded surveillance camera footage remotely from your handheld device. Monitor multiple locations, control PTZ cameras, and utilize two-way audio for enhanced security management.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Live video access
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio
  • Playback recorded video
  • Fisheye dewarp
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iViewer is developed to allow users to monitor locations remotely by providing access to surveillance camera video directly from handheld device. The re-designed and easy-to-use interface allows users to monitor live video from hundreds of cameras within their fingers. The user may access cameras managed by VAST (central & video management software), VIVOTEK NVR, or make direct connections to individual cameras via IP address or LAN search. The iViewer also allows access to two way audio for camera, PTZ and PiP screen control, fisheye dewarp, snapshot and the capability to playback recorded video from VIVOTEK VAST, NVR or to play from camera's SD card with supported models. Features • H.265 Support • Multi-Stream Selection • PTZ Control • Fisheye Camera Dewarp (1O,1P,1R Mode) • Fisheye Camera Local Dewarp (Depending on Streaming Camera) • Two-Way Audio (For Camera Only) • Timeline Playback • Change Layout in Liveview Page • DO Control for Camera • Hardware Decode • Integration of VAST Windows AD Log-in (VAST v1.12 or above) • Support VAST Sub-station • VIVOTEK Camera SD card Playback • The HTTPS Encrypted Connection between iViewer and Camera/NVR/VAST (v1.12 or above) Support List • VIVOTEK Network Cameras (7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series) (Function limited in 7000 Series camera) • VIVOTEK NVR (ND & NR Series) • VIVOTEK VAST

Screenshots

Vss Mobile3 screens
VIVOTEK iViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vss Mobile at 3.0 against VIVOTEK iViewer's 2.7. Vss Mobile also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Vss Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Vss Mobile's written reviews are positive against 17% of VIVOTEK iViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vss Mobile ships an update every 2 months, VIVOTEK iViewer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vss Mobile versus VIVOTEK iViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVss MobileVIVOTEK iViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (92 ratings) — better2.7 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.7
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanzeVIVOTEK inc.

Customer experience

Vss Mobile

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

VIVOTEK iViewer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.9%

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
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  • 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

VIVOTEK iViewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vss Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

VIVOTEK iViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vss Mobile free?
Vss Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIVOTEK iViewer free?
VIVOTEK iViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vss Mobile or VIVOTEK iViewer?
Vss Mobile is rated higher. Vss Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while VIVOTEK iViewer averages 2.7 from 20 ratings.
Do Vss Mobile or VIVOTEK iViewer have ads?
Neither Vss Mobile nor VIVOTEK iViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vss Mobile or VIVOTEK iViewer?
Vss Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and VIVOTEK iViewer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vss Mobile was updated on October 21, 2026 and VIVOTEK iViewer on October 20, 2026.

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