# EyeOpen | Powertech vs V720

The clearest difference is monetization model: V720 at free with in-app purchases against EyeOpen | Powertech's subscription. V720 also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 4) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). EyeOpen | Powertech's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EyeOpen | Powertech sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

V720 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V720 has 4.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 8% and 9% positive.

EyeOpen | Powertech ships an update every 2 months, V720 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeOpen | Powertech | V720 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyeopen-powertech/id1195096644/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **8.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 181 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Powertech Automation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195096643) | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeOpen | Powertech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyeopen-powertech/id1195096644)

Remotely manage and monitor your garage door from anywhere using your smartphone. Receive instant notifications about its status and ensure your home is secure. Offers smart pairing and robust security features for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote garage door opening and closing, Real-time status notifications, Smart device pairing, Smartphone setup, 6-digit PIN security, 64-bit AES encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget | $0.99 | per month |
| Notify Management | $0.99 | per month |
| IFTTT | $9.99 | per year |
| Widget | $9.99 | per year |
| Notify Management | $9.99 | per year |
| Edit remote's button | $29.99 | one-time |
| Remote backup & restore | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock remote edit permissions | $29.99 | one-time |
| Classic Edition + 10 members | $30.99 | one-time |
| 3 month record | $54.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition + 50 members | $89.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Edition + 90 members | $139.99 | one-time |


### V720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449)

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity via app or WeChat push notifications. Securely store your footage in the cloud with optional subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Historical video playback, Mobile alarm notifications, Device sharing, Optional cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI超级分辨率包月 | $0.39 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包季 | $0.89 | per 3 months |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包年 | $2.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| 7-day rolling, 30-day storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day 2G cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90-day 2G cloud storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual 2G cloud storage | $12.99 | one-time |
| Three year 2G cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180-day 2G cloud storage | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality for the price
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Camera works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 💩 Terrible app with many ads and crashes
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🤯 Confusing and non-intuitive app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to connect and stay connected to cameras
- Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Incorrect time/date display on recordings

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better battery life and power management
- More language support beyond just Chinese
- Ability to view cameras remotely without being on the same network


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeOpen | Powertech free?

EyeOpen | Powertech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is V720 free?

V720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EyeOpen | Powertech or V720?

V720 is rated higher. EyeOpen | Powertech averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while V720 averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do EyeOpen | Powertech or V720 have ads?

V720 shows ads; EyeOpen | Powertech does not.

### Which is updated more often, EyeOpen | Powertech or V720?

EyeOpen | Powertech ships an update every 2 months, and V720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, EyeOpen | Powertech was updated on September 23, 2026 and V720 on September 25, 2026.

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