iVMS vs BitVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iVMS
This mobile client software provides remote access to surveillance systems. It allows users to view live feeds, play back recorded footage, and control camera movements from their iOS devices.
- Live view
- Remote playback
- PTZ control
- Video clipping
- Access via Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G
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iVMS-5260 client software is installed on the iOS 7.0 or higher version mobile platform. It gets access to the iVMS-5200 Professional (hereafter simplified as iVMS-5200 Pro) via Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G and 4G network, and fulfills the functions of the devices connected to the iVMS-5200 Pro, such as live view, remote playback, PTZ control, and video clipping and so on.
BitVision
Monitor your P2P network cameras remotely from your mobile device. View real-time video, capture images, and record footage to stay informed about your home or office environment.
- P2P network camera monitoring
- Real-time video viewing
- Image capture
- Video recording
- Easy sequence number connection
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The BitVision client is an easy to use P2P network camera video monitoring professional mobile phone client software, connected by a sequence number, the only global P2P network and network cameras installed in the home or office, view real-time video images, and image capture, video. The scene situation users can learn in the shortest possible time home or office. P2P network camera of the software production and the company in the network of cooperation to normal use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BitVision at 4.6 against iVMS's 2.0. BitVision also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 5) and review sentiment (19% vs 11%). iVMS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
BitVision holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitVision has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of iVMS's written reviews are positive against 19% of BitVision's.
iVMS ships an update every 2 months, BitVision monthly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | iVMS | BitVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 19.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd | HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
iVMS
BitVision
Bugs and requests
iVMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BitVision
Reported bugs
4 issues- Playback not working properly
- Cameras not loading or disconnecting
- Login issues and frequent re-logins required
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve playback timeline and controls
- Provide more camera management options
- Enhance push notification reliability
In-app purchases
iVMS
No in-app purchases
BitVision
No in-app purchases
