Comparison

Cloud2 VMS vs Faceter Video Surveillance

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

Head to head
About

Cloud2 VMS

Monitor and control your home, property, or business with remote access to live and recorded video from any IP camera. Receive smart alerts for events and ensure security with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a scalable and simple cloud video surveillance solution.

Highlights
  • Remote IP camera monitoring
  • Live and recorded video access
  • Smart event alerts
  • Supports RTSP and ONVIF cameras
  • 24/7 live video monitoring
  • HD video quality
  • End-to-end security
Features
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Cloud2 VMS is one app for all IP cameras that enables you to monitor and control your home, property, and business. The smart alerts help you in any scenario. With remote access to live and recorded video, you can see all your cameras (including CCTV and IP) from anywhere in the world. There's no need for an expensive camera system; like the web-based solution VXG Cloud Two you have all the features and functionality needed to keep what matters to you most safe and secure. Easily connect to all major IP cameras from brands like Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Uniview, Vivotek, Hikvision, Dahua, Grandstream and more. The IP camera app provides a comprehensive, customized way to monitor and investigate issues as soon as they arise. VXG is the best IP camera app for iPhone and iPad, remote monitoring and video recording for security cameras. The video surveillance app supports both single and multiple locations, and tracks what matters to you most wherever you are. Stay updated on important events in real-time and store them in the cloud for easy access. From a security camera at home to an IP camera network serving an international business - VXG provides cloud video surveillance made simple, smart, and scalable. The full-featured IP cam viewer app's benefits include: > Connect any RTSP or ONVIF camera > Reliable 24/7 Live Video Monitoring > Easy to Deploy - Connect Any IP Camera, Existing or New > High Quality HD Video > Alerts for Events > End-to-end Security - Encryption, Data Security & Storage > White-label & Customizations (ex. cameras grids, recording length, analytics, etc.) > Access Camera Settings and PTZ Controls > Web & Mobile Access with Cloud Recording For more information, to schedule a demo, or find out about other solutions, please visit www.videoexpertsgroup.com/ or email us at sales@videoexpertsgroup.com

About

Faceter Video Surveillance

This cloud-based video surveillance solution works with various cameras, including smartphones, to monitor physical spaces 24/7. It offers instant alerts, smart analytics, and remote access for businesses and private users. The system is designed for easy setup and scalability, providing actionable insights without complex hardware.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based video surveillance
  • Works with IP cameras, DVRs, and smartphones
  • Instant alerts via Telegram
  • Smart analytics (people, vehicle, motion detection)
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Remote access and camera sharing
  • Scalable for businesses of all sizes
Features
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Faceter is smart cloud video surveillance (VSaaS) with its own line of security cameras. Connect third-party IP cameras or use a smartphone as a camera without buying equipment. Monitor offices, warehouses, stores, and your home from a single system. Get notifications in Telegram and Max, and use an AI Agent for quick archive search instead of long video playback. Why You Need Faceter Faceter combines any cameras into a single smart video surveillance system. Connect devices via ONVIF or RTSP with a public IP address. You can: • Watch live video from any camera online through the cloud • Use a smartphone as a surveillance camera (turn an old phone into an IP camera) without buying equipment • Find any moment in the archive in seconds with smart event marking and timeline search instead of hours of viewing • Keep video surveillance 24/7 • Get a free daily timelapse in messengers: review your whole day in 1 minute • Receive event descriptions from the AI Agent • Get event alerts via push notifications and messengers (Telegram, Max, etc.) • Use the app on phone, tablet, computer, Mac, Windows, and TV Any Cameras, One System Maximum stability is ensured with Faceter's cameras: full compatibility and all analytics out of the box. Already have third-party cameras? Connect them via ONVIF and RTSP protocols. Faceter records video locally to an SD card without internet or cloud fees. In development: our line of network video recorders (NVR) for hybrid systems. Review a full day's archive in 5 minutes and download any clip instantly. We built a practical app design, fast servers, and a special cloud storage format. Connecting a camera takes a couple of minutes. An old smartphone connects just as easily: convert a phone into a security camera without buying extra hardware. Smart Detections Built-in detections recognize human silhouettes, vehicles, pets, and movement, capturing line crossings and intrusions. The system cuts false alarms like rain, snow, waving branches, and shadows. You only get push alerts during real events. Faceter AI Agent The AI Agent works in Telegram, Max, or in the app. Chat with it in plain text instead of watching video. Ask a question and get a precise summary from the archive: "What time did the delivery car arrive?", "What happened on site from 12:00 to 13:00?", or "Did anyone enter the warehouse after closing?". The agent also sends concise text descriptions of current events: "Person passed by", "Truck entered", "Dog near the door". Why Choose Faceter Faceter is an analytics tool with a transparent pricing model. • AI Agent without overpaying: text reports are included in cloud subscriptions. No extra payment for AI features. • Free basic features: live streaming and smart detections work free without a cloud plan. Cameras can record to an SD card without internet. • No complex servers: launch without expensive servers or engineer visits. Human detection works without biometrics or facial recognition. Only Useful Features • Online live camera streaming • Timelapse: full day in a minute • Event alerts via push, Telegram, and Max • Intelligent archive search • Saving required video clips • Access rights management • Russian language interface • Faceter compatibility with Windows, Mac, and TV Faceter is also great for home: baby monitor, elderly care, or pet watching (with pet detection). Set up video surveillance in 5 minutes. Get alerts in Telegram or Max when events happen. Download Faceter and monitor your home, office, or business from anywhere!

Screenshots

Cloud2 VMS4 screens
Faceter Video Surveillance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Faceter Video Surveillance at 4.6 against Cloud2 VMS's 2.9. Faceter Video Surveillance also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (341 vs 25). Cloud2 VMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Faceter Video Surveillance sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cloud2 VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faceter Video Surveillance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faceter Video Surveillance has 341 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Cloud2 VMS's written reviews are positive against 45% of Faceter Video Surveillance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud2 VMS ships an update every 5 months, Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cloud2 VMS versus Faceter Video Surveillance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud2 VMSFaceter Video Surveillance
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (25 ratings)4.6 (341 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews44.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25341 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVXG IncFaceter South Africa (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

Cloud2 VMS

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral15.5%
Negative48.3%

Faceter Video Surveillance

All ratings341 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative44.7%

Bugs and requests

Cloud2 VMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Faceter Video Surveillance

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Application crashes after less than one day
  • Contact support button does not work
  • App stops working after a week
  • App would not load after a week
  • Crashes whenever used as a camera on iPhone 6 after updating
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  • Error message: “The operation couldn't be completed. (Services.Discovery. Error error O.)”
  • Error message: “The operation couldn’t be completed service discovery error 0”
  • Camera unavailable when it's clearly recording
  • App freezes after a few minutes of recording on iPhone 6
  • Camera went offline
  • Cameras get offline daily
  • Internal server down error message
  • App keeps telling me the camera is offline
  • Videos turn on their sides
  • Laggy with up to 10 seconds delay
  • Frozen at the QR code
  • App crashed when pairing with an android phone
  • Quality of video has been reduced drastically since the update
  • Impossible to switch from recording to viewing without the bar on the bottom
  • Server error

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for dual recording of front and back camera
  • Night vision for phones when recording at night
  • Support for dual camera recording
  • Motion detector on Android version

In-app purchases

None

Cloud2 VMS

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Faceter Video Surveillance

Subscriptions9
  • Premium 1 month direct$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 month with trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Faceter Premium – 1 month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Faceter Premium – 6 months3 Days trial$16.496 Months
  • Faceter Premium – 1 year$19.991 Year
  • Premium 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year direct$29.991 Year
  • Premium 1 year$39.991 Year
  • Premium 6 months$39.996 Months

Questions

Is Cloud2 VMS free?
Cloud2 VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faceter Video Surveillance free?
Faceter Video Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud2 VMS or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Faceter Video Surveillance is rated higher. Cloud2 VMS averages 2.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Faceter Video Surveillance averages 4.6 from 341 ratings.
Do Cloud2 VMS or Faceter Video Surveillance have ads?
Faceter Video Surveillance shows ads; Cloud2 VMS does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud2 VMS or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Cloud2 VMS ships an update every 5 months, and Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. Most recently, Cloud2 VMS was updated on September 23, 2026 and Faceter Video Surveillance on September 21, 2026.

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