# Homeguardcare vs ARCCTV

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.4 against Homeguardcare's 2.4. ARCCTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). Homeguardcare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Homeguardcare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 96 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

Homeguardcare ships an update every 5 months, ARCCTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homeguardcare | ARCCTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardcare/id1128687939/reviews) | **[4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | **14.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 74 MB | 486 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelligent Security&Surveillance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128687938) | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) |

## What reviewers say

### Homeguardcare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardcare/id1128687939)

Monitor your home, pets, or office remotely with live video streaming from compatible smart cameras. Receive motion alerts, record footage directly to your device, and communicate via two-way audio for enhanced peace of mind. Enjoy high-definition video quality and easy setup.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Remote camera control, Motion detection alerts, Video recording to device, Two-way audio, HD video quality, Local Micro SD storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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 Homeguardcare free?

Homeguardcare 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, Homeguardcare or ARCCTV?

ARCCTV is rated higher. Homeguardcare averages 2.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ARCCTV averages 4.4 from 96 ratings.

### Do Homeguardcare or ARCCTV have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; Homeguardcare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Homeguardcare or ARCCTV?

Homeguardcare ships an update every 5 months, and ARCCTV every 2 months. Most recently, Homeguardcare was updated on October 14, 2026 and ARCCTV on October 21, 2026.

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