U Guard vs VI Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U Guard
Access your DIY home security cameras remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live feeds, utilize night vision, and receive motion alerts. The app also supports two-way audio and playback of recorded events.
- Live video streaming
- Night vision capabilities
- Motion detection alerts
- Two-way audio communication
- Playback of recorded events
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For more than 50 years, Uniden has been creating innovative technologies that help you stay in touch and stay safe. From home security systems and security cameras to radio scanners and two-way radios, we make products that make it simple to stay connected. Uniden U Guard connects you to view your DIY home security video system’s cameras from anywhere in the world on your internet connected smartphone or tablet. - Watch live viewable video from anywhere you can connect to the internet - High quality night vision let's you see in the dark - When motion happens, get alerted on your smartphone or tablet and also get emails - Say and Hear with 2-way audio - Play recorded events PLEASE NOTE: To properly view the 1080p resolution video in the U Guard app, your home/business internet upload speed must be greater than 4 mbps connection on the network your monitor is connected to. If you have less than this upload speed you will need to use low resolution on the app to see your cameras.
VI Mobile
Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents remotely. This app enhances school safety by providing administrators and security teams with real-time visibility and control over campus surveillance systems.
- Live and recorded video monitoring
- Real-time alerts and incident response
- PTZ device control
- Advanced facility maps with alarm snapshots
- Remote door management
- Modernized, user-friendly interface
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Stay connected and in control with VideoInsight™ Mobile. Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents from your mobile device. Designed to meet the security needs of school administrators, resource officers, and district IT teams, VI Mobile enables authorized users to view cameras, control PTZ devices, and review video playback from anywhere. With advanced security controls and seamless integration with i-PRO Active Guard (available natively in the upcoming VideoInsight 8.0), the app helps schools enhance safety and improve response times. Experience Total Visibility: • Optimized Performance – Experience faster processing, improved system responsiveness, and enhanced stability for smoother day-to-day security management. • i-PRO Active Guard Integration (Release 8.0 Only) – Receive real-time alerts and search for students, staff, or objects using metadata-driven analytics. • Modernized UI – A user-friendly interface tailored for school safety teams and administrators. • Advanced Facility Maps – Instantly view alarm-triggered snapshots, access interactive school layouts, and monitor live camera feeds. • Improved Playback Controls – Quickly scrub through footage, jump to key security events, and review incidents with ease. • Remote Door Management – Admit, unlock, and lock school doors remotely to manage and monitor facility access from anywhere. Want to see what our mobile app is all about? By downloading VI Mobile, you can access a free demo system. Requirements • VI Mobile requires VideoInsight version 7.10.2 or greater. Some features require the upcoming version of VideoInsight release 8.0. VI Mobile helps K-12 schools improve campus security, reduce response times, and provide administrators with real-time visibility—ensuring a safer learning environment for students and staff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VI Mobile at 5.0 against U Guard's 1.9. U Guard's advantage is ratings volume (55 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VI Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U Guard has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
U Guard ships an update every 5 months, VI Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U Guard | VI Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (55 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uniden Corporation | i-PRO Americas Inc. |
Customer experience
U Guard
VI Mobile
In-app purchases
U Guard
No in-app purchases
VI Mobile
No in-app purchases









