# S vs ARCCTV

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.5 against S's 1.7. ARCCTV also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and ratings volume (69 vs 6). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 69 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of S's written reviews are positive against 14% of ARCCTV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S | ARCCTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-cam/id1005475942/reviews) | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **13.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 26 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986221582) | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) |

## What reviewers say

### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-cam/id1005475942)

Control your camera remotely from your iOS device. View live video feeds transmitted over 2.4G WiFi and capture photos and videos directly to your phone.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Real-time video display, 2.4G WiFi transmission, Photo capture, Video recording

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARCCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513)

**Currently charting:** #139 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 S free?

S 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, S or ARCCTV?

ARCCTV is rated higher. S averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ARCCTV averages 4.5 from 69 ratings.

### Do S or ARCCTV have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; S does not.

### Which is updated more often, S or ARCCTV?

S ships an update every 2 months, and ARCCTV every 2 months. Most recently, S was updated on September 9, 2026 and ARCCTV on September 27, 2026.

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