# OpenEye Mobile vs NVR Mobile Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: NVR Mobile Remote at free against OpenEye Mobile's subscription. OpenEye Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for OpenEye Mobile against 3.1 for NVR Mobile Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenEye Mobile has 66 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenEye Mobile | NVR Mobile Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openeye-mobile/id935372605/reviews) | **[3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvr-mobile-remote/id995474673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PC Open Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/361255535) | [SECURGEN, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402313794) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenEye Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openeye-mobile/id935372605)

Access live and recorded video from your surveillance system on the go. Receive instant alerts, remotely arm locations, and navigate events with a clear timeline. Manage your video surveillance anytime, anywhere with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded video streaming, Instant alert notifications, Remote location arming/disarming, Color-coded event timeline, Video export and sharing, Real-time push notifications, 360° camera viewing with dewarping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 OpenEye Mobile free?

OpenEye Mobile 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, OpenEye Mobile or NVR Mobile Remote?

NVR Mobile Remote is rated higher. OpenEye Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while NVR Mobile Remote averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do OpenEye Mobile or NVR Mobile Remote have ads?

Neither OpenEye Mobile nor NVR Mobile Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenEye Mobile or NVR Mobile Remote?

OpenEye Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and NVR Mobile Remote every 3 months. Most recently, OpenEye Mobile was updated on July 9, 2026 and NVR Mobile Remote on July 4, 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.*