Comparison

SoCatch vs MyGuardianLive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SoCatch

This application allows users to remotely view and control H.264+H.265 DVR systems. It supports live viewing, time and event searches, and PTZ control for IP cameras.

Highlights
  • Live view
  • Time and event search/play
  • PTZ control
  • Zoom functionality
  • Relay control
  • Backup files to device
Features
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SoCatch is a new version of iWatch DVR 2 which is a H.264+H.265 DVR remote viewer. It can be viewed in non-landscape or landscape mode after filling in IP, port, username, and password. Features: - Live view - Time search and play - Event search and play - PTZ control - Zoom - Relay control - Backup files to advice - connection to IP camera

About

MyGuardianLive

Features
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Stay Connected and In Control with MyGuardianLive Experience seamless remote monitoring with the MyGuardianLive mobile app • View live video from all connected channels in real time • Playback recorded video and audio anytime, from anywhere • Capture and share snapshots instantly from any channel • Record live video directly to your mobile device • Receive push notifications for motion or sensor-triggered events, with instant tap-to-view access Whether you're on-site or on the go, MyGuardianLive keeps you connected to what matters most.

Screenshots

SoCatch4 screens
MyGuardianLive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyGuardianLive at 12.1 against SoCatch's 15.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SoCatch versus MyGuardianLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoCatchMyGuardianLive
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesse StoneGA Business Purchaser LLC

Bugs and requests

SoCatch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using time search feature
  • Inability to connect to cameras over cellular data
  • Stops working after recent updates
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 7 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support newer devices and iOS versions
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Add support for push notifications and motion detection
  • Enhance user interface and visual design

MyGuardianLive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SoCatch

No in-app purchases

None

MyGuardianLive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoCatch free?
SoCatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyGuardianLive free?
MyGuardianLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoCatch or MyGuardianLive have ads?
Neither SoCatch nor MyGuardianLive shows ads.

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