# VI365 vs ARCCTV The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.5 against VI365's 2.0. ARCCTV also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). VI365's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them. Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. VI365 asks for nothing beyond the download. ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of VI365's written reviews are positive against 14% of ARCCTV's. VI365 ships an update every 3 weeks, ARCCTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | VI365 | ARCCTV | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | [2.0 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vi365/id1005447741/reviews) | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | **157** | 69 | | Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | **No** | Yes | | Ads | **No** | Yes | | Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months | | Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases | | Best chart rank | — | **#167** | | Size | 115 MB | 575 MB | | Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 | | Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod | | Age rating | 17+ | 4+ | | Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | ## What reviewers say ### VI365 [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vi365/id1005447741) Monitor your home or office premises remotely using IP cameras. This application allows for live viewing, snapshot capture, video recording, and remote configuration of your security devices. **Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Snapshot capture, Video recording, Remote configuration, Live viewing **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases:** none **What reviewers like** - 👍 Works for the price - 👍 Basic functionality achieved - 👍 No microtransactions for basic functions **What reviewers complain about** - ❌ Connection issues - ❌ Frequent offline errors - ❌ Difficult setup process - ❌ App crashes often - ❌ Poor image quality **Reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Camera freezes or shows offline - App covers up arrow for rotation - Alerts are slow - App crashes when returning to iPhone homepage **Requested features** - Add option to change camera name - Provide beginner walkthroughs - Add footnotes for feature explanations - Enable multiple camera connectivity - Update app on App Store ### ARCCTV [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513) **Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store) Access your security cameras remotely with this mobile application. It offers real-time multi-camera previews, PTZ control, and video capture capabilities. Enjoy a streamlined interface for convenient monitoring. **Highlights:** Remote viewing, Real-time multi-camera preview, PTZ control, Video capture, Recording backup, QR scan **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases (23)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month | | AI Alerts\|Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month | | AI Alerts \| Yearly | $55.90 | per year | | 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year | | 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year | | AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year | | 30-days Motion Video \|30-days | $4.99 | one-time | | 30-day Motion Video \|30-day | $4.99 | one-time | | 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time | | Past 15-day Full Video \|30-day | $6.99 | one-time | | AI Alerts\|1-Month | $6.99 | one-time | | Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time | | 3-day Motion Video \|92-day | $10.99 | one-time | | Past 3-day Full Video \|92-day | $13.99 | one-time | | 7-day Motion Video \|92-day | $16.99 | one-time | | 7-day Motion Video \|183-day | $31.99 | one-time | | 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time | | 30-days Motion Video \|360-days | $49.99 | one-time | | 30-day Motion Video \|360-day | $49.99 | one-time | | 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time | | Past 15day Full Video \|360-day | $69.99 | one-time | | Past 7-day Full Video \|366-day | $94.99 | one-time | **What reviewers like** - 🚀 Crystal clear camera quality - 👍 Easy to set up and use - 🔒 Reliable security features - 🤖 Accurate motion/human detection **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections and network issues - ⏱️ Slow live feed and video playback - 🔓 Limited video recording duration - 💰 Forced cloud subscription for full functionality **Reported bugs** - App crashes and freezes frequently - Camera controls and settings disappear after updates - Time/date synchronization issues - Unreliable motion detection and alerts **Requested features** - Expand video recording duration - Improve network stability and connectivity - Restore full video playback without cloud subscription - Add more customization options ## Frequently asked questions ### Is VI365 free? VI365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases. ### Is ARCCTV free? ARCCTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, VI365 or ARCCTV? ARCCTV is rated higher. VI365 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while ARCCTV averages 4.5 from 69 ratings. ### Do VI365 or ARCCTV have ads? ARCCTV shows ads; VI365 does not. ### Which is updated more often, VI365 or ARCCTV? VI365 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARCCTV every 2 months. Most recently, VI365 was updated on September 21, 2026 and ARCCTV on September 24, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*