# XpyGuard vs Annke Vision

The clearest difference is rating: Annke Vision at 4.7 against XpyGuard's 2.0. Annke Vision also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (20K vs 4). XpyGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Annke Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annke Vision has 20K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XpyGuard's written reviews are positive against 38% of Annke Vision's.

XpyGuard ships an update every 12 months, Annke Vision every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XpyGuard | Annke Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpyguard/id1002425342/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-vision/id1121463741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 80 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Accvent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/805660286) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### XpyGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpyguard/id1002425342)

Monitor your IP wireless cameras remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Access live video feeds, control camera functions like pan and tilt, and utilize convenient setup methods for enhanced home and business security.

**Highlights:** QR code setup, Live video streaming, Snapshot and recording, Pan/Tilt/Zoom control, Free DDNS service, Two-way audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Annke Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-vision/id1121463741)

Access your ANNKE security cameras, DVRs, and NVRs from anywhere. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant motion detection alerts. Simply create an account and add your devices to start monitoring your property remotely.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Video playback, Motion detection alerts, Remote camera access, Device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🔒 Restricted remote access
- 👍 Great response time for alerts
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Highly recommended product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback always times out
- 🤯 Terrible new UI
- 🔥 Phone overheats when viewing
- 🔒 Can't login to see if you're being robbed
- 🐛 App WAS broken for playback using slider

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Time won't stay correct
- Playback controls not working
- Favorites list keeps resetting

**Requested features**

- Allow selecting all notifications at once
- Show events on full length playback
- Option to turn off pausing of live view
- Add 1X, 2X, 4X playback speed
- Add rotate view option on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XpyGuard free?

XpyGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Annke Vision free?

Annke Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XpyGuard or Annke Vision?

Annke Vision is rated higher. XpyGuard averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Annke Vision averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do XpyGuard or Annke Vision have ads?

Neither XpyGuard nor Annke Vision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XpyGuard or Annke Vision?

XpyGuard ships an update every 12 months, and Annke Vision every 2 months. Most recently, XpyGuard was updated on September 17, 2026 and Annke Vision on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*