# Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs vs NVR Mobile Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs | NVR Mobile Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-link-for-960h-dvrs/id930807301/reviews) | **[2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvr-mobile-remote/id995474673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) | [SECURGEN, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402313794) |

## What reviewers say

### Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-link-for-960h-dvrs/id930807301)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well when functional
- 👍 Customer service helpful (sometimes)
- 👍 Good for basic live viewing
- 👍 P2P install works for some
- 👍 Works on iPads and iPhones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Login errors / failed login
- 🐛 Remote viewing unreliable / doesn't work
- 🐛 App not optimized for newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Fix landscape mode on iPhone
- Add fast forward/rewind to playback
- Improve motion detection playback
- Add dark mode


### NVR Mobile Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvr-mobile-remote/id995474673)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs free?

Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NVR Mobile Remote free?

NVR Mobile Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs or NVR Mobile Remote?

NVR Mobile Remote is rated higher. Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs averages 1.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while NVR Mobile Remote averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs or NVR Mobile Remote have ads?

Neither Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs nor NVR Mobile Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs or NVR Mobile Remote?

Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs ships an update every 6 weeks, and NVR Mobile Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Amcrest Link for 960H DVRs was updated on November 1, 2026 and NVR Mobile Remote on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*