IVMS vs VIVOTEK iViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IVMS
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IVMS is a H.264 DVR remote viewer. - Live monitoring - PTZ control - Time search and play - Relay control - zoom & drag
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 iOS requirement: IVMS at 8.0 against VIVOTEK iViewer's 14.7. 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.
IVMS ships an update every 2 months, VIVOTEK iViewer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IVMS | VIVOTEK iViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metglobal Co., Ltd | VIVOTEK inc. |
In-app purchases
IVMS
No in-app purchases
VIVOTEK iViewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IVMS free?
Is VIVOTEK iViewer free?
Do IVMS or VIVOTEK iViewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, IVMS or VIVOTEK iViewer?
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