GuardView vs GW Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GuardView
This utility allows remote viewing of H.264 DVR systems. Users can access live feeds, search recorded events, and control camera functions like PTZ and zoom. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations after initial setup.
- Live view
- Time search and play
- Event search and play
- PTZ control
- Zoom
- Relay control
- Backup files to idevice
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GuardView is a new version which is a H.264 DVR remote viewer. It can be viewed in non-landscape or landscape mode after filling in IP, port, username, and password. Features: - Live view - Time search and play - Event search and play - PTZ control - Zoom - Relay control - Backup files to idevice
GW Security
Monitor your home security remotely with live 4K video streaming and smart alarm notifications. Integrate various sensors and devices to build a comprehensive system, with secure cloud storage for your footage.
- Remote live viewing in 4K
- Smart alarm notifications
- Seamless device integration
- Cloud storage options
- Global remote access
- User-friendly interface
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The all-in-one smart security app designed to protect your home and give you peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Cameras Remote Live Viewing Experience crystal-clear video quality with remote live streaming in 4K. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere, anytime. 2. Smart Alarm Notifications Receive instant alerts when suspicious activities are detected. Stay informed and take action quickly with our advanced smart alarm system. 3. Seamless Integration Effortlessly combine security cameras with multiple sensors and devices. Build a robust and scalable security system tailored to your needs. 4. Cloud Storage Options Store your footage securely with flexible cloud storage plans. Access recorded videos anytime without worrying about losing important data. 5. Remote Access Control and monitor your entire security system from anywhere in the world with a few taps on your smartphone. 6. Easy to Use and User-Friendly Designed for simplicity and efficiency, GW Home ensures a smooth and intuitive experience for every user, regardless of technical expertise. With GW Home, security is always at your fingertips. Protect what matters most with cutting-edge technology and ultimate convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GW Security at 5.0 against GuardView's 3.0. GW Security also leads on update cadence (every 18 months vs every 57 months). GuardView's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
GW Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
GuardView ships an update every 57 months, GW Security every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuardView | GW Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | Every 18 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ACTIVA | GW Security Inc |
Customer experience
GuardView
GW Security
In-app purchases
GuardView
No in-app purchases
GW Security
No in-app purchases
