Logi Circle Security Camera vs UBell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Logi Circle Security Camera
This app provides live HD video streaming from indoor/outdoor security cameras. It offers motion detection alerts, night vision, and two-way audio. Easily review recorded footage and integrate with other smart home devices.
- 1080p HD video streaming
- Night vision
- Motion detection alerts
- Two-way talk and listen
- Smart time-lapse Day Brief
- Smart home integrations
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SECURITY MADE SIMPLE Meet Circle, the only indoor and outdoor, weatherproof, wired or 100% wireless 1080p HD home security camera with night vision and up to 180° field-of-view that you can set up in minutes and goes just about anywhere. Circle connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network and streams live HD video to your mobile device. After a quick setup, the app lets you stream and download unlimited amounts* of video effortlessly. Whether you’re at work, across the world or just next door, get instant visual snapshot notifications when unexpected motion is detected. Instantly see home in 1080p HD video or save and replay important events anytime. *Data rates may still apply. Product features include: FULL HD VIDEO AND NIGHT VISION See more of what's happening at home in full 1080p HD, day or night. SMART ALERTS Get an instant, customized visual snapshot notification of an event or detected motion, sent directly to your phone. Now you’ll “see” what’s happening without even opening then app. You’ll also be notified when a person is detected or when activity happens within a specific Motion Zone you've created if you have a Circle Safe Premium subscription. SMART TIME-LAPSE DAY BRIEF Recap important moments in the last 24-hours in a free 30-second Day Brief. ADVANCED EVENT FILTERING Identifies and records relevant motion activity so you can keep an eye on unwanted visitors without spending hours sorting through video footage. TALK AND LISTEN Built-in speaker and microphone lets you talk to your pet when the camera is placed indoors or to the delivery man when it's outdoors. INTEGRATIONS Connect Circle with your other smart home devices and apps, including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa*, The Google Assistant, Magenta+ Smarthome and Logitech POP. *Alexa, Google Assistant and Magenta Smarthome availability may vary by country. UNLIMITED STREAMING, CAMERAS AND USERS Access your video footage any time. One account, unlimited cameras connected and multiple users.
UBell
Access and manage your intelligent surveillance devices remotely. View live feeds, review recordings, and receive instant alerts with snapshots. Supports various camera types, including WiFi and 4G battery-powered options, and offers cloud recording.
- Virtual, Hemisphere, and Cylinder View
- Live H.264 720P/1080P streaming
- Dual-way audio communication
- Remote parameter and alert settings
- Cloud recording support
- Notifications with snapshots
- WiFi doorbell and battery camera support
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This is free video surverillance client for intelligent device with an advanced P2P protocol. Main Features: - Support Virtual tour, Hemisphere and Cylinder View - Live view H.264 720P/1080P up to 30FPS - Snap - Dual way audio - Remote Parameter setting - Remote query alert and playback - Support cloud recording video - Support notification with a snapshot - Support WiFi doorbell - Support WiFi battery camera - Support 4G wireless battery camera - Support Solar WiFi/4G wireless camera - Support Panoramic camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UBell at every 2 weeks against Logi Circle Security Camera's every 2 months. UBell also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 50) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UBell holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 176 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Logi Circle Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 10% of UBell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Logi Circle Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, UBell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Logi Circle Security Camera | UBell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (50 ratings) | 2.0 (176 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 10.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 176 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Logitech Inc. | wei wei Fang |
Customer experience
Logi Circle Security Camera
UBell
User reviews
Logi Circle Security Camera
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Useful features like smart location and daily briefs
- 🔒 Secure with HomeKit integration
- 💡 Customizable motion detection zones
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Unreliable connection and frequent offline status
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Useless after recent app update
UBell
From 176 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Good video quality
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- 🐛 Difficult to review recordings
Bugs and requests
Logi Circle Security Camera
Reported bugs
4 issues- App constantly logs users out
- Smart location feature doesn't work as expected
- Notification previews not working
- Incompatible with older iOS devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Improve notification customization and reliability
- Allow portrait mode viewing
- Provide local storage option instead of cloud-only
UBell
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notifications not working
- App freezing or crashing
- Connectivity issues with WiFi
- Recordings not saving properly
Requested features
4 requests- Allow customization of doorbell chime
- Improve cloud/SD card storage access
- Add motion detection zones
- Provide better support and documentation
In-app purchases
Logi Circle Security Camera
No in-app purchases
UBell
No in-app purchases
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