SoCatch vs DVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live view
- Time and event search/play
- PTZ control
- Zoom functionality
- Relay control
- Backup files to device
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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
DVR
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This app is available for DVR-C4000R The functions include: • View the video on preview or recording mode in real time. • Download the recorded video or photo from DVR to phone. • Playback recorded video file on phone. • Control and manage DVR-C4000R settings via wireless connection.
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Verdict
SoCatch and DVR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | SoCatch | DVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Stone | JET Opto |
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
DVR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SoCatch
No in-app purchases
DVR
No in-app purchases
