Comparison

ESCAM Eye2 vs ARCCTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ESCAM Eye2

This application connects to ESCAM Plug and Play IP-Cameras, simplifying installation and usage. It leverages Plug and Play technology to make IP cameras accessible to everyday users.

Highlights
  • IP Camera connection
  • Plug and Play technology
  • Simplified installation
  • Easy usage for consumers
Features
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This software is specifically applied to ESCAM Plug and Play IP-Camera. Apply the newest Plug and Play tech to completely solve problems in installing IP-Camera, using IP-Camera, this truly makes IP-Camera to be acceptable by common consumers.

About

ARCCTV

Access your security cameras remotely with this mobile application. It offers real-time multi-camera previews, PTZ control, and video capture capabilities. Enjoy a streamlined interface for convenient monitoring.

Highlights
  • Remote viewing
  • Real-time multi-camera preview
  • PTZ control
  • Video capture
  • Recording backup
  • QR scan
Features
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ARCCTV -- 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. - Cloud terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/

Screenshots

ESCAM Eye22 screens
ARCCTV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.4 against ESCAM Eye2's 2.0. ARCCTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (107 vs 4). ESCAM Eye2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. ESCAM Eye2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 107 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ESCAM Eye2's written reviews are positive against 14% of ARCCTV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESCAM Eye2 ships an update every 21 months, ARCCTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ESCAM Eye2 versus ARCCTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESCAM Eye2ARCCTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB486 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen VeePai IoT Intelligent Technology LLC浩汉 谢

Customer experience

ESCAM Eye2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ARCCTV

All ratings94 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative79.2%

Bugs and requests

ESCAM Eye2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ARCCTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Camera controls and settings disappear after updates
  • Time/date synchronization issues
  • Unreliable motion detection and alerts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand video recording duration
  • Improve network stability and connectivity
  • Restore full video playback without cloud subscription
  • Add more customization options

In-app purchases

None

ESCAM Eye2

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ARCCTV

Subscriptions6
  • Past 7-day event video monthly$5.591 Month
  • AI Alerts|Monthly$5.991 Month
  • AI Alerts | Premium | Monthly$6.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 7 days history, motion, annual7 Days trial$55.901 Year
  • 7 days history, motion, annual$55.901 Year
  • AI Alerts | Premium | Yearly7 Days trial$64.901 Year
One-time4
  • 30-day Motion Video |30-day$4.99
  • 7-day Motion Video |31-day$5.99
  • Past 7-day Full Video |31-day$8.99
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  • 7-day Motion Video |366-day$59.99

Questions

Is ESCAM Eye2 free?
ESCAM Eye2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARCCTV free?
ARCCTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ESCAM Eye2 or ARCCTV?
ARCCTV is rated higher. ESCAM Eye2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ARCCTV averages 4.4 from 107 ratings.
Do ESCAM Eye2 or ARCCTV have ads?
ARCCTV shows ads; ESCAM Eye2 does not.
Which is updated more often, ESCAM Eye2 or ARCCTV?
ESCAM Eye2 ships an update every 21 months, and ARCCTV every 2 months. Most recently, ESCAM Eye2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and ARCCTV on November 11, 2026.

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