Amcrest View Pro for iPad vs Helix Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest View Pro for iPad
View live footage from your Amcrest HDCVI Camera DVR and NVR systems. This application allows you to configure your cameras and monitor them remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Remote camera viewing
- Camera configuration
- HD CVI support
- DVR and NVR integration
- Global access
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest HDCVI Camera DVR & NVR systems. Configure your cameras together with the Amcrest View app to see your cameras from anywhere in the world!
Helix Pro
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The Helix app is purpose-built to support the complete lineup of Helix security products. Easily view live video, monitor activity, and stay connected from your mobile device. Helix is committed to creating a more secure world through reliable and intuitive security solutions. With the Helix app, accessing what you care about is simple, secure, and available wherever life takes you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Helix Pro at 3 against Amcrest View Pro for iPad's 1. Amcrest View Pro for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | Amcrest View Pro for iPad | Helix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Amcrest |
Bugs and requests
Amcrest View Pro for iPad
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes when changing playback parameters
- Crashes when adding or deleting cameras
- P2P connection failures on iPad only
- Login timeout errors persist across updates
- Push notifications not working on iPad
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- Failed to connect errors with new camera models
- Playback stuck on year 1969 timestamp
- Video playback jumps forward or to end unexpectedly
- Live view image freezing and jumping
- Out of memory errors after few hours
- Cannot save videos to iPad
- Screen recording doesn't capture audio
- App doesn't return to live view from menu
- Playback cannot reset to single camera view
- HD quality setting not saved between sessions
- App freezes and spins frequently
- Incompatibility with iOS 10 and iPadOS 13.2+
- User locked error requiring DVR restart
- Images freeze on screen with 4K cameras
- App doesn't launch or stuck on first screen
- Camera connection drops randomly
Requested features
16 requests- Dark mode/night-friendly UI
- Full screen mode with auto-hiding controls
- QR code setup for multiple devices
- Shortcuts integration
- 2-camera split screen view option
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- Simple day picker for playback instead of time range
- Configuration center on iPad app
- Touch ID support on iPad
- Auto-play last opened camera on app launch
- Motion detection sensitivity adjustment
- Preset camera controls
- Video file format conversion on iPad
- Region mask selection for monitoring
- Recording management (format, delete, download)
- iPad Pro display optimization
- Support for new camera models
Helix Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest View Pro for iPad
No in-app purchases
Helix Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amcrest View Pro for iPad free?
Is Helix Pro free?
Do Amcrest View Pro for iPad or Helix Pro have ads?
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