# avseye vs IKOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: avseye at none against IKOS's 2. avseye also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). IKOS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (31% vs 14%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IKOS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. avseye asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for avseye against 3.6 for IKOS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IKOS has 129 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of avseye's written reviews are positive against 31% of IKOS's.

avseye ships an update every 16 months, IKOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | avseye | IKOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avseye/id1165305992/reviews)** | [3.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikos/id1310191517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **31.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/990493417) | [Ming Da Tong Da Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310191516) |

## What reviewers say

### avseye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avseye/id1165305992)

Access and manage your IP cameras and DVRs remotely. Stream live video, take snapshots, record footage, and communicate via two-way audio. Easily add new devices using QR codes for a seamless P2P connection.

**Highlights:** Stream videos over Wi-Fi or 3G, View up to 16 live streams, Device management, Snapshot and record video, PTZ control, Two-way talk-back, QR code device addition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IKOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikos/id1310191517)

This application enables communication and control for specific devices, including making calls via integrated VoIP features. It offers a streamlined way to interact with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Device compatibility (K1S, K6), Internal VoIP calling, Streamlined device interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 min voice call | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 min voice call | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Dual SIM functionality works well
- 📞 Good call quality when working properly
- 🎯 Useful for managing multiple phone numbers
- 🔧 Device is compact and portable
- ⚡ Fast connectivity when stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and signal loss
- 📉 Outdated and poor user interface design
- 🔌 Unreliable background operation
- 🔋 Poor battery life, especially with WiFi/4G
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Device disconnects repeatedly at 100% charge
- App doesn't work in background, missing calls
- WiFi connection fails after iOS 18 update
- Signal drops when making/receiving calls
- Login and signup not working

**Requested features**

- Modern, iPhone-native UI design similar to Apple's native dialer
- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch support and notifications
- VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support
- Airplane mode feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is avseye free?

avseye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IKOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, avseye or IKOS?

avseye is rated higher. avseye averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IKOS averages 3.6 from 129 ratings.

### Do avseye or IKOS have ads?

Neither avseye nor IKOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, avseye or IKOS?

avseye ships an update every 16 months, and IKOS every 2 months. Most recently, avseye was updated on October 20, 2026 and IKOS on October 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.*