EZ vs Direct Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ
This application allows users to remotely monitor and control H.265 DVR systems. Features include live viewing, PTZ camera adjustments, time-based playback, and relay control for connected devices.
- Live monitoring
- PTZ control
- Time search and playback
- Relay control
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EZ-NetViewer is a H.265 DVR remote viewer. - Live monitoring - PTZ control - Time search and play - Relay control
Direct Watch
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Direct Watch is a H.264 DVR remote viewer. - Live monitoring - PTZ control - Calendar search and play - Relay control - Zoom & Drag
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Direct Watch at 8.0 against EZ's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EZ ships an update every 4 months, Direct Watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ | Direct Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Technology Inc. | Metglobal Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
EZ
No in-app purchases
Direct Watch
No in-app purchases
