VMS iPhoenix vs M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VMS iPhoenix
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Appendix B: Mobile Client Briefing Functions: Through the mobile client, user can login to the VMS to perform operations such as viewing live video and playing back videos when the network is well connected; The account authorization of the mobile client succeeds that of the CU and the device grouping synchronizes to that on the CU. Meanwhile, to adapt to the mobile network environment, user can set MSS as the transcoding server for the mobile client, which provides better operating experience for the user.
M
Access and manage your Milesight VMS Enterprise system remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, manage events, and control PTZ cameras with audio capabilities. Offers comprehensive video management for mobile users.
- Connect to Milesight VMS Enterprise
- Live view and playback
- PTZ camera control
- Two-way audio
- Event message reception
- File management
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M-VMS Mobile is a mobile software of Milesight management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to Milesight VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from Milesight VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M at every 6 weeks against VMS iPhoenix's every 4 months. VMS iPhoenix's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, 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.
VMS iPhoenix ships an update every 4 months, M every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMS iPhoenix | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 苏州科达 | Xiamen Milesight IoT Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
VMS iPhoenix
No in-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases
