# SereneViewer vs SiiPet

The clearest difference is rating: SiiPet at 3.8 against SereneViewer's 2.1. SiiPet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 23%). SereneViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (89 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SiiPet sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SereneViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SiiPet holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SereneViewer has 89 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of SereneViewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of SiiPet's.

SereneViewer ships an update every 3 months, SiiPet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SereneViewer | SiiPet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sereneviewer/id1034699197/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siipet/id6475956695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Around Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886659992) | [LinkVue LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755675395) |

## What reviewers say

### SereneViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sereneviewer/id1034699197)

Access and manage your IP cameras remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate through your cameras. Control all your devices from a single, secure platform.

**Highlights:** 100% Cloud Based Recording, Quick IP camera setup, Secure remote viewing, Motion detection alerts, Two-way audio communication, Centralized camera control, Remote camera positioning and recording control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good image quality
- 👍 Night vision works
- 👍 Cheap price
- 👍 Easy setup (Ethernet)
- 👍 Can view from anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App hardly ever works
- 🐛 Connection issues (Wi-Fi)
- 🐛 Not compatible with iOS 13+
- 🐛 Setup is a pain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when tilting phone
- App freezes on iOS 13
- Camera offline message
- Network connection failed error
- Live feed not flipping to landscape

**Requested features**

- Multi-viewing tool for multiple cameras
- Update app for iOS 13+
- Fix landscape mode crash
- Improve motion detection sensitivity settings
- Add option to activate record in settings under motion detection


### SiiPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siipet/id6475956695)

Monitor, interact with, and understand your pets remotely. Receive daily highlights, abnormal behavior alerts, and store memories in an album. Share access with family members for collaborative pet care.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Real-time monitoring (see, hear, talk), Pet treat and play functionality, Daily highlight videos and photos, Abnormal behavior alerts with pet recognition, Pet memory album, Device sharing with family

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Device Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| LC01 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| LC01 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Basic | $5.99 | per month |
| Dual-Device Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| LC01 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| LC01 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| JOY1 Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited-Device Plan | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SereneViewer free?

SereneViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SiiPet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SereneViewer or SiiPet?

SiiPet is rated higher. SereneViewer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while SiiPet averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do SereneViewer or SiiPet have ads?

Neither SereneViewer nor SiiPet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SereneViewer or SiiPet?

SereneViewer ships an update every 3 months, and SiiPet every 2 weeks. Most recently, SereneViewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and SiiPet on October 14, 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.*