Comparison

Imou Life vs Olivfant

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

Head to head
About

Imou Life

Monitor your home and loved ones with this app designed for smart IoT devices. View live feeds, communicate remotely, and receive intelligent alerts with AI-powered human detection. Secure your data with encrypted transmission and cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Remote live view and playback
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Intelligent alerts with AI human detection
  • Encrypted video and audio transmission
  • Cloud video storage
  • Device access sharing with custom permissions
Features
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ABOUT IMOU LIFE Imou Life App is specially created for Imou cameras, doorbells, sensors, NVR and other smart IoT products, committed to creating a secure, simple, and smart life for everyone. HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES [Remote View and Control] - Watch live view or recorded playback from anywhere - Real-time communication via two-way talk - Turn on the built-siren or spotlight to warn off intruders [Intelligent Alert] - Get instant alerts whenever something happens - Avoid false alert with AI human detection - Set alert schedule [Security Guarantee] - Emphasize user privacy and comply with GDPR regulations - Encrypted audio and video transmission - Store the video to the cloud, so you can view it even if your device is lost [Easy Sharing] - Share device access to your friends and relatives - Custom share permissions - Share video clips and happy moments Basic: Imou Protect Basic Monthly (1 camera) Monthly $3.49 Imou Protect Basic Annual (1 camera) Yearly $34.99 Imou Protect Basic Monthly (2 cameras) Monthly $6.49 Imou Protect Basic Annual (2 cameras) Yearly $64.99 Imou Protect Basic Monthly (3 cameras) Monthly $9.29 Imou Protect Basic Annual (3 cameras) Yearly $92.99 Plus: Imou Protect Plus Monthly (1 camera) Monthly $6.99 Imou Protect Plus Annual (1 camera) Yearly $69.99 Imou Protect Plus Monthly (2 cameras) Monthly $11.99 Imou Protect Plus Annual (2 cameras) Yearly $119.99 Imou Protect Plus Monthly (3 cameras) Monthly $16.99 Imou Protect Plus Annual (3 cameras) Yearly $169.99 When subscription services are contracted with recurrence, the renewal shall be performed automatically, unless automatic renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The same amount will be automatically charged to your iTunes account to renew your subscription 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions or disable auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://festatic.imoulife.com/h5-agreement/index.html/ImouPrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://festatic.imoulife.com/h5-agreement/index.html/ImouRegistrationAgreement CONTACT US Address: 13/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central Central, Hong Kong Customer Service: service.global@imou.com If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us! Thank you for your support!

About

Olivfant

This app allows parents to monitor and communicate with their children's smartwatches. Features include real-time location tracking, SOS alerts, two-way calls, and setting safe zones.

Highlights
  • Location tracking
  • SOS alerts
  • Two-way calls
  • Voice and text chat
  • Class mode
  • GEO fence alerts
  • Pedometer tracking
Features
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This is a totally user-friendly application for kids smart watch, free ads. Here are some main features: 1. Location tracking: able to locate the device in the APP 2. SOS: able to set three SOS numbers in the APP 3. Two-way phone call 4. Two-way video call 5. Voice chat: user can send voice and text to their children's watch, and children can send voice to the app 6. Class mode: able to set the device under "Do not Disturb" mode during school time 7. Find watch: play sound on device to find watch 8. Alarm: able to set few alarms of the device in the APP 9. Rewards: user can send red hearts to the device to encourage their children's daily performance 10. GEO fence: parents can set GEO fence in the APP and receive push message when the device is out of the fence 11. Footprint: APP can search the historical route and show in the map. 12. Pedometer: enable this function in the app, parents can see the step counters 13. Alert message: able to receive push message when the device is low battery or when SOS calling is on. 14. other settings: user can remote shutdown, remote restart the device, etc.

Screenshots

Imou Life4 screens
Olivfant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Imou Life at 4.3 against Olivfant's 2.5. Imou Life also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Olivfant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads 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. Imou Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Olivfant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Imou Life holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imou Life has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Imou Life's written reviews are positive against 0% of Olivfant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imou Life ships an update every 2 weeks, Olivfant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Imou Life versus Olivfant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImou LifeOlivfant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4.8K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size775 MB204 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuacheng Network(hk) Technology LimitedHong Kong Olivfant Electronics Co., Limited

Customer experience

Imou Life

All ratings4,799 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews1,631 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative50.9%

Olivfant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Imou Life

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • Inability to log in or access cameras remotely
  • Incorrect time stamps on recorded footage
  • Unresponsive or missing controls in the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved motion detection and activity zones
  • Continuous recording option without subscription
  • Two-way audio support
  • Ability to disable ads and subscription prompts

Olivfant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Imou Life

Subscriptions10
  • Basic plan Monthly -1camera1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Basic plan Monthly (1 camera)$3.491 Month
  • Basic plan Monthly (2 camera)$5.991 Month
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  • Basic plan Monthly -2camera1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Imou Protect Plus Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Plus Plan Monthly (1 camera)$6.991 Month
  • Basic plan Monthly (3 cameras)$7.991 Month
  • Plus Plan Monthly (2 cameras)$9.491 Month
  • Pro*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Basic plan Monthly (4 cameras)$12.001 Month
None

Olivfant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imou Life free?
Imou Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Olivfant free?
Olivfant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Imou Life or Olivfant?
Imou Life is rated higher. Imou Life averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Olivfant averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Imou Life or Olivfant have ads?
Neither Imou Life nor Olivfant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imou Life or Olivfant?
Imou Life ships an update every 2 weeks, and Olivfant every 3 months. Most recently, Imou Life was updated on November 7, 2026 and Olivfant on November 5, 2026.

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