# Cloud2 VMS vs Faceter Video Surveillance

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud2 VMS | Faceter Video Surveillance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud2-vms/id1070125481/reviews) | **[4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceter-video-surveillance/id1458596215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **341** |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **44.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VXG Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177889746) | [Faceter South Africa (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460572030) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud2 VMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud2-vms/id1070125481)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Faceter Video Surveillance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceter-video-surveillance/id1458596215)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month direct | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 month with trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Faceter Premium – 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Faceter Premium – 6 months | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| Faceter Premium – 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year direct | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and download
- 👍 Great streaming quality
- 💰 Reasonable premium cost
- 💡 Potential for good functionality
- ✨ Good signal strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not restart itself
- 🐛 Useless if not at home to restart
- 🐛 Contact support button does not work
- 🐛 No support or info available

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*