Comparison

Explorer CCTV vs CSL My Base

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote DVR control
  • Live camera monitoring
  • Recorded footage playback
  • Alarm trigger notifications
  • Multi-panel camera view
  • Footage snapshot and recording
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Install and Service Wizard
  • Quick issue identification
  • Proactive customer support
  • Supports DualCom Pro devices
  • Manages signaling base
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Explorer CCTV4 screens
CSL My Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Explorer CCTV versus CSL My Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplorer CCTVCSL My Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeradata ltdCSL DualCom

Customer experience

Explorer CCTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative82.2%

CSL My Base

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Explorer CCTV

No in-app purchases

None

CSL My Base

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explorer CCTV free?
Explorer CCTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSL My Base free?
CSL My Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explorer CCTV or CSL My Base have ads?
Neither Explorer CCTV nor CSL My Base shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explorer CCTV or CSL My Base?
Explorer CCTV ships an update every 5 months, and CSL My Base monthly. Most recently, Explorer CCTV was updated on September 28, 2026 and CSL My Base on September 17, 2026.

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