IVMS vs NVR Mobile Remote
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
NVR Mobile Remote
Access and manage your surveillance system remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, search recorded footage, and receive instant alerts. Features include multi-camera views, digital zoom, and two-way audio.
- Remote video viewing and search
- Multi-camera display
- Alert history and event search
- Two-way audio communication
- Digital zoom and PTZ control
- Push notifications
- Video clip export and sharing
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Easily view and search video from your surveillance system on your mobile device. FEATURES: • Alert History Search • Single sign-on to loads all recorder connection settings automatically • Display video from multiple camera views • Switch between cameras by swiping a finger • Search video by time and date • Digital Zoom for Live and Search • 2-way audio • Listen to recorded audio during playback • PTZ control for supported cameras • Event Search • Push Notifications • Multi-factor authentication • Export video clips to the cloud and share them with other users • Remotely activate relays • 360° view in live and recorded video with interactive PTZ control and zoom It is strongly recommended this app be used on a secure Wi-Fi network. Streaming high-definition video over cellular networks can consume large amounts of data and deplete battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IVMS at 8.0 against NVR Mobile Remote's 18.0. 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.
IVMS ships an update every 2 months, NVR Mobile Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IVMS | NVR Mobile Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (13 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metglobal Co., Ltd | SECURGEN, L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
IVMS
No in-app purchases
NVR Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases
