Comparison

iDSS vs CEIBA II

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

Head to head
About

iDSS

This iPhone monitoring app complements the DSS7016 platform. It offers real-time preview, playback of recorded footage, GIS mapping, and local management features.

Highlights
  • Real-time preview
  • Playback recorded footage
  • GIS map integration
  • Local management
  • Two-way audio
Features
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适用iPhone的手机监控软件,是DSS7016平台的配套手机客户端软件。 目前该软件主要支持,实时预览(包括云台、对讲等)、录像回放、Gis地图、光栅图、收藏夹和本地管理等功能。

About

CEIBA II

This mobile client connects to Ceiba servers to provide real-time alert information, alarm management, and remote live video monitoring. It also features map and GPS tracking capabilities for enhanced operational oversight.

Highlights
  • Ceiba3 and Ceiba2 server support
  • Latest alert information query and push
  • Alarm management
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Map and GPS tracking
  • System settings
Features
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Ceiba2 is a special Ceiba client for mobile phone, which integrated the features as follow: 1. Support both Ceiba3 and Ceiba2 server 2. Query and push the latest alert information 3. Deal alarm 4. Live video monitering remotely 5. Map and GPS tracking supported 6. System setting

Screenshots

iDSS4 screens
CEIBA II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iDSS at 4.7 against CEIBA II's 1.5. iDSS also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDSS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iDSS's written reviews are positive against 25% of CEIBA II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDSS ships an update monthly, CEIBA II every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iDSS versus CEIBA II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDSSCEIBA II
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co.,Ltd.Chongqing Streamax Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iDSS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative33.3%

CEIBA II

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

iDSS

No in-app purchases

None

CEIBA II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDSS free?
iDSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CEIBA II free?
CEIBA II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDSS or CEIBA II?
iDSS is rated higher. iDSS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CEIBA II averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iDSS or CEIBA II have ads?
Neither iDSS nor CEIBA II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDSS or CEIBA II?
iDSS ships an update monthly, and CEIBA II every 5 weeks. Most recently, iDSS was updated on November 1, 2026 and CEIBA II on November 1, 2026.

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