Explorer CCTV vs CSL My Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explorer CCTV
Remotely control your QVIS DVR security system from your mobile device. Monitor live camera feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alarm notifications to ensure your property is always secure.
- Remote DVR control
- Live camera monitoring
- Recorded footage playback
- Alarm trigger notifications
- Multi-panel camera view
- Footage snapshot and recording
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App no longer supported after 31st April 2017. Upgrade available - please update to QV Pro app - https://itunes.apple.com/jm/app/qv-pro/id1186372600. For use with QVIS DVRs within the 'Explorer' Range (including Pioneer models). *IMPORTANT* Device and configuration setup data may be wiped when you update the Explorer app. We recommend you make a backup copy of the data before updating the app. Control your Qvis 'Explorer' range DVR remotely using your mobile smart device. Gain peace of mind with always being connected to your security system. Monitor your live camera feeds to keep an eye on your property, playback recorded footage directly from the DVR’s hard disk drive, and receive email notifications alerting you of when a security alarm has been triggered. - Multi-panel live camera view - Recorded footage playback - PUSH notification emails when an alarm is triggered - Photo snapshot of video storage - Record footage straight to your smart device - Simple connection setup - Easy to use and navigate interface All these features make this app an essential tool in providing effective surveillance protection over what is important to you. If you have any issues operating the app then please contact our engaging and friendly technical team on: 02392488302 or visit www.qvisglobal.co.uk to use our web help. They will try to resolve your issue as quickly as possible.
CSL My Base
This app assists installers in setting up and maintaining DualCom Pro devices. It helps quickly identify issues and provides proactive customer support. Compatible with DigiAir Pro and GradeShift Pro variants, it allows installers to manage their signaling base.
- Install and Service Wizard
- Quick issue identification
- Proactive customer support
- Supports DualCom Pro devices
- Manages signaling base
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The My Base App provides Installers with a handy Install and Service Wizard to set up and maintain DualCom Pro devices. It gives access for Installers to quickly identify issues and proactively support their customers. Compatible with all variants of DigiAir Pro and GradeShift Pro, the App enables Installers to take control of their signalling base.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSL My Base at 83% against Explorer CCTV's 12%. CSL My Base also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Explorer CCTV's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Explorer CCTV ships an update every 5 months, CSL My Base monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explorer CCTV | CSL My Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | adata ltd | CSL DualCom |
Customer experience
Explorer CCTV
CSL My Base
In-app purchases
Explorer CCTV
No in-app purchases
CSL My Base
No in-app purchases
Questions
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