Comparison

S vs P2K VMS

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

Head to head
About

S

Features
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Teleste S-VMX video management system provides a scalable end–to–end solution covering all major features needed in a modern management system. S-VMX Mobile Client is a mobile operator interface into the Teleste Video Management System. The interactive graphical user interface allows the operator to control and manage cameras and recordings directly from the mobile device. The resolution of the connecting device is automatically detected in order to provide simplified mobile phone specific interface (lower resolution) or tablet specific interface (higher resolution). The following main functionalities are provided to the mobile device: User authorization – only authorized users can access the system and utilize its resources according to their access rights Browsing through system structure (geographical groups) to access cameras Access to live video streams (quad video display for tablet mode) Access to recorded video PTZ camera control Video playback control GIS Map view Location of cameras on maps Live video from cameras on maps Status of a camera placed on the map
 Supported software
S-VMX 3.0 and above Installation The application is available in the Apple App store. After installation it can be accessed from the 
S-VMX icon on the device. When the application is started for the first time, connection parameters to S-VMX server need to be configured: Label – your own custom name for the system S-VMX server URL – IP address or domain name of your S-VMX server After the parameters have been entered and confirmed the application will save and display the system entry that you can select to login and use. For further information see S-VMX Client User manual. Settings Data structure for Defaults: {"NAME": "URL"} (example: {"EXAMPLE": "http://example.url"})

About

P2K VMS

Access your video management system remotely from your mobile device. View live and recorded video, control PTZ cameras, manage devices, and receive instant alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote video viewing
  • Playback recorded footage
  • PTZ camera control
  • I/O device management
  • Alarm push notifications
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Connect to P2000 VMS video management system (VMS) from anywhere in the world on your smartphone or tablet. With P2000 VMS Mobile you can view and play back video, control pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, manage I/O devices, receive alarm push notifications and much more. Mobile clients connect to P2000 VMS Mobile Bridge Server 2.1.3.2 or later which requires P2000 VMS 6.13 or later. Mobile bridge server is required to run this app. If you do not have mobile bridge server, please contact your local Johnson Controls office.

Screenshots

S1 screens
P2K VMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: S at fortnightly against P2K VMS's every 32 months. P2K VMS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S ships an update fortnightly, P2K VMS every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S versus P2K VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP2K VMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeleste CorporationJohnson Controls, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

None

P2K VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is P2K VMS free?
P2K VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S or P2K VMS have ads?
Neither S nor P2K VMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S or P2K VMS?
S ships an update fortnightly, and P2K VMS every 32 months. Most recently, S was updated on October 2, 2026 and P2K VMS on October 7, 2026.

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