EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) vs 163Eye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
This application allows for remote viewing of security cameras on your mobile device. It supports real-time multi-camera previews, PTZ control, video capture, and recording backup with a user-friendly interface.
- Remote camera viewing
- Real-time multi-camera preview
- PTZ control
- Video capture
- Recording backup
- QR code scanning
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Tips: Play H265 encoded format video in APP personal center album, you need iOS11 or above to support. EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)-- Remote view for 24 hours in Mobile APP. With concise and fashion GUI, support multiple and real- time preview, QR scan, PTZ control, video capture, recording backup. More functions are waiting for you. PLZ download as soon as possible. - Cloud terms of use：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/
163Eye
This free application is designed to work with P2P cameras. It offers real-time viewing, alarm message reception, remote control, and video playback functionalities.
- Real-time viewing
- Alarm message reception
- Remote control
- Video playback
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163Eye是一个免费的，专门为了P2P摄像机而开发的配套软件，软件可以实现实时观看，接收报警消息，远程控制，回放录像等实用功能。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 163Eye at none against EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s 28. 163Eye also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 429). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. 163Eye asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) against 4.1 for 163Eye. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) has 6.5K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of 163Eye's.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) ships an update weekly, 163Eye every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) | 163Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6.5K ratings) | 4.1 (429 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | 32.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | 429 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 464 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd | 国泰 刘 |
Customer experience
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
163Eye
User reviews
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Affordable
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Reliable system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Security concerns
163Eye
From 429 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Good video quality and clarity
- 🌙 Excellent night vision capability
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🎯 Effective motion detection when working
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🌐 Poor WiFi connectivity and reconnection issues
- 🔐 Difficult login and account recovery process
- ⚠️ Unreliable after updates
- 📵 No mobile data support (WiFi only)
Bugs and requests
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to connect cameras remotely
- Notifications not working as expected
- Playback not loading properly
- App freezes after recent update
- Incorrect time zone displayed
Requested features
5 requests- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve notification system
- Provide option to disable ads
- Allow more customization options
- Develop an Apple TV app
163Eye
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- WiFi connection fails after interruption and won't reconnect
- Cannot reconnect after logout
- Motion detection alerts not being sent
- Recording playback unavailable
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- Cannot select specific dates for video playback
- Line is busy error messages
- Device not found after initial setup
- Night vision stops working intermittently
- Network error messages
- App blocks when accessing camera after update
- Clipboard logging privacy issue
- Alarm notifications only work when app is open
- Loose component rattling inside camera housing
- iOS 14.2 compatibility issue
Requested features
12 requests- Adjustable motion detection sensitivity
- Support for 5G connectivity
- Support for 4G/LTE mobile data
- Multi-camera simultaneous viewing
- Ability to disable night vision clicking sound
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- Password change functionality in app
- European server for faster speeds
- Call notification service for areas without data
- Persistent notifications when screen is off
- Master reset instructions
- Better UI with complete text display
- Improved clipboard privacy handling
In-app purchases
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
- Past 7-day event video monthly$5.591 Month
- AI Alerts|Monthly$5.591 Month
- 1-Month,7Day History,Motion$6.991 Month
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- AI Alerts | Premium | Monthly$6.991 Month
- 1-Month,7Day History,Full-Day$10.991 Month
- Past 7-day event video yearly$55.901 Year
- Past 7-day event video yearly7 Days trial$55.901 Year
- Yearly,7-Day History,Motion$55.901 Year
- Motion,Yearly,7-Day History7 Days trial$55.901 Year
- Yearly,7-Day History,Motion$56.901 Year
- Motion,Yearly,7-Day History7 Days trial$56.901 Year
- 1-Year,7-Day History,Motion$59.991 Year
- AI Alerts | Premium | Yearly7 Days trial$64.901 Year
- 1-Year,7-Day History,Full-Day7 Days trial$94.991 Year
- Past 7-day Event Video 30 day$5.99
- AI Alerts|1-Month$5.99
- AI Alerts | 1-Month$6.99
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- Past 7-day Full Video 30 day$8.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 90 day$10.99
- Past 3-day Full Video 90 day$13.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 90 day$16.99
- Past 7-day Full Video 90 day$25.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 180 day$31.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 360 day$36.99
- Past 3-day Full Video 360 day$49.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 360 day$59.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 720 day$59.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 720 day$109.99
163Eye
No in-app purchases
