Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs vs NVR Mobile Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs
View and manage multiple security cameras from your DVR, NVR, or IPCam. Remotely control PTZ cameras, capture live video, and take still images directly to your phone. This app connects via 3G/4G or WiFi.
- Multi-channel camera viewing (up to 4)
- Live video capture and playback
- Single and multi still image capture
- Remote PTZ camera control
- Supports DVR, NVR, and IPCam models
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Amcrest Link supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 4 cameras on screen at the same time Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's Camera Roll Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Amcrest Link supports the DVR, NVR and IPCam models Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR / NVR / IPCam via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan.
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 rating: NVR Mobile Remote at 2.9 against Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs's 1.9. Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 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.
NVR Mobile Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs has 101 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs ships an update every 6 weeks, NVR Mobile Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs | NVR Mobile Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (101 ratings) | 2.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | SECURGEN, L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs
NVR Mobile Remote
Bugs and requests
Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App fails to open after iOS updates
- Login errors preventing access
- Remote viewing fails consistently
- Camera feed does not load
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- Landscape mode not functioning on iPhones
- Playback is jumpy and lacks speed control
- Motion detection feature not working
- App only works on WiFi, not cellular data
Requested features
7 requests- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Fix landscape mode on iPhone
- Add fast forward/rewind to playback
- Improve motion detection playback
- Add dark mode
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- Improve remote viewing reliability
- Make app compatible with Macs
NVR Mobile Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs
No in-app purchases
NVR Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases
