UniFi vs Capture VS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UniFi
Manage and optimize your home or business network from a central interface. Easily set up Wi-Fi, route traffic, access VPNs securely, and monitor network performance with detailed analytics.
- Simple WiFi setup and configuration
- Intuitive traffic routing
- Secure, single-tap VPN access
- Detailed client and network analytics
- Remote network management
- Network optimization
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics
Capture VS
Monitor and manage up to 16 live video channels with synchronized playback for up to four. Capture local snapshots and recordings, and receive alarm notifications. Configure video parameters for each connected device.
- View and control 16 live video channels
- Sync playback up to 4 channels
- Local snapshot and recording
- Alarm message subscription and push notifications
- Configure video parameters per device
- P2P connectivity
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View and control live 16 video channels Sync playback up to 4 channels Local Snapshot and Recording Alarm Message Subscription and Alarm Events Pushed to APP Configure Resolution, Frame Rate and Other Video Parameters for each Device P2P
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UniFi at 4.7 against Capture VS's 2.9. UniFi also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Capture VS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
UniFi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 26K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of UniFi's written reviews are positive against 33% of Capture VS's.
UniFi ships an update every 2 weeks, Capture VS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UniFi | Capture VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (26K ratings) — better | 2.9 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 439 MB | 335 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | Resideo Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
UniFi
Capture VS
Bugs and requests
UniFi
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to local controller
- Incorrect device status and client information
- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Speed test and throughput data not working
- Topology view showing incorrect network layout
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable dashboard and widgets
- Ability to set time-based data usage reports
- Support for local-only network management
- Improved 2FA and authentication experience
- Apple Watch app for emergency reboots
Capture VS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UniFi
No in-app purchases
Capture VS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UniFi free?
Is Capture VS free?
Which has better reviews, UniFi or Capture VS?
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