# ESCAM Eye2 vs ARCCTV

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 (94 vs 4). ESCAM Eye2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. ESCAM Eye2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 94 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.

ESCAM Eye2 ships an update every 21 months, ARCCTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESCAM Eye2 | ARCCTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escam-eye2/id1060903162/reviews) | **[4.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 76 MB | 486 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen VeePai IoT Intelligent Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/557459166) | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) |

## What reviewers say

### ESCAM Eye2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escam-eye2/id1060903162)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARCCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts\|Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Yearly | $55.90 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year |
| 30-days Motion Video \|30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 15-day Full Video \|30-day | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\|1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|92-day | $10.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video \|92-day | $13.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|92-day | $16.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|183-day | $31.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| 30-days Motion Video \|360-days | $49.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|360-day | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time |
| Past 15day Full Video \|360-day | $69.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|366-day | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Crystal clear camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 🤖 Accurate motion/human detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and network issues
- ⏱️ Slow live feed and video playback
- 🔓 Limited video recording duration
- 💰 Forced cloud subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 94 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 October 4, 2026 and ARCCTV on October 15, 2026.

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