# Vimtag vs CamVigil

The clearest difference is rating: CamVigil at 4.6 against Vimtag's 2.2. CamVigil also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (31% vs 21%). Vimtag's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CamVigil sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamVigil holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 382 and 510 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Vimtag's written reviews are positive against 31% of CamVigil's.

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, CamVigil every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimtag | CamVigil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540/reviews) | **[4.6 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camvigil/id6454675006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 382 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 192 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vimtag Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033074202) | [HOTSALES GLOBAL TRADE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600643138) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimtag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Remote video recording and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 1cam 15days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 10c 30days loop record Monthy | $9.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop record Monthy | $14.99 | per month |
| 20c 60days loop record Monthy | $19.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop record Monthy | $20.99 | per month |
| 1cams 30day CVR loop record | $24.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear and loud camera
- 👍 Cheap and good quality
- 🚀 Works well when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App has many bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and offline issues
- 🐛 Recordings not working or not saving properly
- 🐛 Motion detection and alerts not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Can't access recorded videos
- Camera disconnects frequently
- Motion detection not working
- Ads interfering with camera view

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and alert functionality
- Allow local storage playback without app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support


### CamVigil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camvigil/id6454675006)

Manage your smart security devices from a single platform. Connect and control various smart products to create custom home security and automate smart scenes for a more convenient lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Unified device management, Smart device interconnection, Home security setup, Smart scene creation, Cloud storage subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage consecutive monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Camera AI Subscribe | $7.99 | per month |
| 6 months cloud storage package | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP for half a year | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12months cloud storage package | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP for a year | $39.99 | per year |
| 12months cloud storage package | $49.99 | per year |
| 3-month event AI screening | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimtag free?

Vimtag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CamVigil free?

CamVigil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vimtag or CamVigil?

CamVigil is rated higher. Vimtag averages 2.2 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while CamVigil averages 4.6 from 510 ratings.

### Do Vimtag or CamVigil have ads?

Neither Vimtag nor CamVigil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vimtag or CamVigil?

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, and CamVigil every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vimtag was updated on September 26, 2026 and CamVigil on September 22, 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.*