# VideoView  Mobile vs CORTEX IQ

The clearest difference is rating: CORTEX IQ at 2.8 against VideoView  Mobile's 1.7. CORTEX IQ also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 12%). VideoView  Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CORTEX IQ holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of VideoView  Mobile's written reviews are positive against 34% of CORTEX IQ's.

VideoView  Mobile ships an update every 13 months, CORTEX IQ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoView  Mobile | CORTEX IQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoview-mobile/id889835718/reviews) | **[2.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-iq/id1531050457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **34.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490059642) | [CCTV Core Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325191573) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoView  Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoview-mobile/id889835718)

This application enables live viewing and playback of video feeds. It also offers advanced features such as push alarms for immediate notifications.

**Highlights:** Live viewing, Playback, Push alarm, Advanced options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well (when it works)
- 👍 Great quality (picture)
- 👍 Live view is fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App unusable on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 App doesn't connect remotely
- 🐛 App is outdated/unsupported
- 🐛 App constantly fails

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to login or set up
- App won't open cameras
- App can't connect to cameras when away from home
- App stops allowing users to add devices
- App crashes when attempting to configure

**Requested features**

- Update software for newer iOS versions
- Fix app crashes
- Improve remote connectivity
- Update app to be more compatible with newer iOS versions
- Enable fingerprint reader for login


### CORTEX IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-iq/id1531050457)

This surveillance software enables live video streaming, recording, and remote playback. It supports Apple Push Notification service for alerts and offers features like snapshots and PTZ control.

**Highlights:** Live video stream, Video record and playback, Video remote playback, Apple Push Notification service support, Snapshots, PTZ control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoView  Mobile free?

VideoView  Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CORTEX IQ free?

CORTEX IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VideoView  Mobile or CORTEX IQ?

CORTEX IQ is rated higher. VideoView  Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while CORTEX IQ averages 2.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do VideoView  Mobile or CORTEX IQ have ads?

Neither VideoView  Mobile nor CORTEX IQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VideoView  Mobile or CORTEX IQ?

VideoView  Mobile ships an update every 13 months, and CORTEX IQ every 7 months. Most recently, VideoView  Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and CORTEX IQ on September 21, 2026.

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