Comparison

Alert 360 Video vs Luma View

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

Head to head
About

Alert 360 Video

Access live and recorded video from your security cameras remotely. Monitor up to 16 cameras simultaneously, save footage to your device, and manage multiple devices from one account.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring (up to 16 cameras)
  • Recorded video playback
  • Record live video
  • Save video clips
  • Still image capture
  • Multi-device management
Features
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The Alert 360 Video app is designed to work with Alert 360 Video DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P functionality. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely by creating an account and adding a supported device to the account. It also allows you to playback recorded video and save those videos to your device for easy sharing. Key Features of Alert 360 Video include: 1. Real-time video monitoring up to 16 cameras at a time. 2. Create favorite shortcuts of multiple cameras. 2. Recorded video playback. 3. Record live video. 4. Still image capture from video. 5. Management of multiple devices from a single account.

About

Luma View

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.

Highlights
  • HD live viewing (single/split screen)
  • Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
  • Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Customizable grid views
  • Snapshot and video recording
  • Two-way audio support
Features
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras

Screenshots

Alert 360 Video3 screens
Luma View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alert 360 Video at 39% against Luma View's 16%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alert 360 Video ships an update every 4 months, Luma View every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Alert 360 Video versus Luma View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlert 360 VideoLuma View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlert 360Wirepath Home Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Alert 360 Video

All ratings2,743 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative50.7%

Luma View

Written reviews57 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative82.5%

Bugs and requests

Alert 360 Video

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera views often show as blurry
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Timestamps on recordings are inaccurate
  • Motion detection and recording is unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add fast forward/rewind for video playback
  • Improve video quality and resolution
  • Provide better notification and alert features
  • Integrate with other smart home devices

Luma View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alert 360 Video

No in-app purchases

None

Luma View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alert 360 Video free?
Alert 360 Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma View free?
Luma View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alert 360 Video or Luma View have ads?
Neither Alert 360 Video nor Luma View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alert 360 Video or Luma View?
Alert 360 Video ships an update every 4 months, and Luma View every 8 months. Most recently, Alert 360 Video was updated on September 12, 2026 and Luma View on September 19, 2026.

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