Beward Intercom vs VMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beward Intercom
View live video and audio from your door phone. Control your door lock remotely and capture images from the door camera. Supports multiple users and allows for application parameter adjustments.
- Video and audio stream playback
- Door lock control
- Image capture from door phone
- Multi-user support
- Application parameter settings
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Playback of video and audio streams from the door phone Door lock control Setting of image captured from the door phone Multi-user operation Application parameters setting Important note: A recommended version of the DS03M(P) firmware is 3.1.0.0.6.18 or higher.
VMS
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VMS at 12.0 against Beward Intercom's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Beward Intercom ships an update every 2 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beward Intercom | VMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beward R&D Co., Ltd | FRS GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Beward Intercom
No in-app purchases
VMS
No in-app purchases
