# Live! Cam vs Arlo Secure

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arlo Secure at 56% against Live! Cam's 6%. Arlo Secure also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Live! Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Live! Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arlo Secure holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 428K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Live! Cam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Arlo Secure's.

Live! Cam ships an update every 2 months, Arlo Secure weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live! Cam | Arlo Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-cam/id1154885130/reviews) | **[4.2 (428K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **428K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 107 MB | 819 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creative Labs Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526262237) | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) |

## What reviewers say

### Live! Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-cam/id1154885130)

Monitor your home remotely with live 720p HD video streaming. Receive instant motion and sound alerts, communicate with two-way audio, and review recorded footage. View up to four cameras simultaneously and enjoy automatic cloud backups with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Live 720p HD video streaming, Motion and sound detection alerts, Two-way audio communication, Video recording and playback, Remote camera control, Cloud video backup (subscription)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #115 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from anywhere. Receive alerts, view live feeds, and access 24/7 live security experts for enhanced protection. Customize activity zones and schedules for personalized security.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Live video streaming, 24/7 live security experts, Customizable activity zones, Interactive motion alerts, Emergency Response feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Aware Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Smart Aware | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Secure | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Smart Aware | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live! Cam free?

Live! Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arlo Secure free?

Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live! Cam or Arlo Secure?

Arlo Secure is rated higher. Live! Cam averages 1.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 428K ratings.

### Do Live! Cam or Arlo Secure have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Live! Cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live! Cam or Arlo Secure?

Live! Cam ships an update every 2 months, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, Live! Cam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arlo Secure on November 5, 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.*