Comparison

avseye vs ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)

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

Head to head
About

avseye

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
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avseye is a P2P way to view IPC and DVR, Plug and Play from all over the world! Basic function introduction: 1. Stream Videos over WIFI or 3G 2. View up to 16 live video streams 3. Device management. 4. Snapshot and browse picture 5. Record and playback video 6. PTZ control 7. Landscape and Portrait orientation support 8. Two-way talk-back 9. Digital ZOOM 10. Using QRcode to add new device

About

ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)

This app provides remote access to surveillance systems for small businesses and individuals. Monitor live and recorded video feeds from up to 6 NVRs, receive important alerts, and manage cloud-connected devices.

Highlights
  • Remote NVR access
  • Live and recorded video viewing
  • Alarm notifications
  • Cloud device sharing
  • Supports up to 6 NVRs
Features
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ArchLive is a simplified mobile surveillance app for small businesses and end-user, ideal for setups with up to 6 NVRs (16 channels each). Remotely access devices to view live/recorded videos, receive alarms and share cloud devices.

Screenshots

avseye3 screens
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) at weekly against avseye's every 16 months. avseye's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for avseye against 3.6 for ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of avseye's written reviews are positive against 19% of ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

avseye ships an update every 16 months, ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
avseye versus ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteravseyeArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better3.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews18.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1522 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB345 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健 陈Uniview Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

avseye

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral17.2%
Negative69.0%

ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)

All ratings22 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative74.4%

In-app purchases

None

avseye

No in-app purchases

None

ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is avseye free?
avseye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) free?
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, avseye or ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)?
avseye is rated higher. avseye averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) averages 3.6 from 22 ratings.
Do avseye or ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) have ads?
Neither avseye nor ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, avseye or ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)?
avseye ships an update every 16 months, and ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) weekly. Most recently, avseye was updated on November 2, 2026 and ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) on November 7, 2026.

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