Comparison

By vs CombiApp

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

Head to head
About

By

Access and manage Elvox CCTV video surveillance systems from your smartphone or tablet. View live streams, adjust recorder settings, and create custom screen layouts combining different camera technologies.

Highlights
  • View live IP and AHD camera streams
  • Adjust DVR/NVR recorder settings
  • Create custom multi-system screen layouts
  • QR code pairing for easy setup
  • Store and share images/videos
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Control motorized and speed dome cameras
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By-camera lets you view images from all Elvox CCTV video surveillance systems on your smartphone and tablet, in both IP and AHD technology; it is designed to manage new and existing systems; the application allows you to adjust certain settings on video recorders (DVR and NVR) and create favourite screens by combining into a single screen video streams originating from several systems with different technologies, analogue, AHD, IP and IP cameras. Main characteristics: • Simply pair to a new system by scanning the QR code, which is also used to rapidly share with other smartphones without having to access the recorder again. • Optimise viewing of recordings thanks to operation in both vertical and horizontal mode better to exploit the size of the screen. • Store and share images and videos on your smartphone. • Quickly navigate through recordings, the events are easy to recognise with the bar featuring a different colour for each event, supported also by preview displays. • Receive constant feedback on what is happening in the system, with notifications in real time. • Control and move motorised and speed dome cameras. • View and manage the fisheye cameras with 5 different dedicated modes.

About

CombiApp

This virtual assistant provides security sector professionals with tools for system monitoring, catalog access, and warranty extensions. It offers real-time notifications for system faults and updates on new products and offers.

Highlights
  • Real-time system monitoring and fault notifications
  • Access to updated product catalog and price lists
  • View brochures and video presentations
  • Access device manuals and video tutorials
  • Activate 7-year warranty extensions
  • Create and store client quotes
  • Receive Combivox news and offers via push notifications
Features
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CombiApp is the exclusive virtual assistant from Combivox, dedicated to installers and professional retailers in the security sector. It consists of a practical and functional set of tools designed to offer all installers advantageous services in support of their technical and commercial activities. Thanks to CombiApp, you can constantly monitor the efficiency of Cloud-based systems, receiving real-time push notifications in case of faults or anomalies. With CombiApp, the updated catalog/price list is always at your fingertips; you can also easily access brochures and video presentations for a quick product overview. By entering the product code or scanning the S/N, CombiApp immediately displays manuals and video tutorials for the devices. Additionally, the app allows you to activate a 7-year warranty extension for alarm panels and provides an extremely simple tool to create quotes for your clients, storing them in a dedicated section. With CombiApp, you’re always up to date with the latest Combivox news: a push notification alerts you in real time about the availability of a new product, an unbeatable commercial offer, or the latest technical updates. Download CombiApp now to have Combivox by your side!

Screenshots

By4 screens
CombiApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CombiApp at every 2 months against By's every 9 months. By's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). 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

By ships an update every 9 months, CombiApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
By versus CombiApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByCombiApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVimar S.p.A.Combivox Srl Unipersonale

Customer experience

By

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

CombiApp

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

By

No in-app purchases

None

CombiApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is By free?
By is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CombiApp free?
CombiApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do By or CombiApp have ads?
Neither By nor CombiApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, By or CombiApp?
By ships an update every 9 months, and CombiApp every 2 months. Most recently, By was updated on September 19, 2026 and CombiApp on September 17, 2026.

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