Vss Mobile vs VIVOTEK iViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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;
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Vss Mobile | VIVOTEK iViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (92 ratings) — better | 2.7 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanze | VIVOTEK inc. |
Customer experience
Vss Mobile
VIVOTEK iViewer
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
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- 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
Vss Mobile
No in-app purchases
VIVOTEK iViewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vss Mobile free?
Is VIVOTEK iViewer free?
Which has better reviews, Vss Mobile or VIVOTEK iViewer?
Do Vss Mobile or VIVOTEK iViewer have ads?
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