# AI View vs ANRAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANRAN at 84% against AI View's 10%. ANRAN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 51). AI View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANRAN sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AI View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ANRAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANRAN has 1.9K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AI View's written reviews are positive against 84% of ANRAN's.

AI View ships an update every 4 weeks, ANRAN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI View | ANRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-view/id1264481498/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 181 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [波 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315869489) | [Shenzhen Anran Security Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179209893) |

## What reviewers say

### AI View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-view/id1264481498)

Monitor your home or store remotely with live video streaming and instant alerts. Capture video clips and screenshots, and easily share device access with others.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Receive alarm notifications, View alarm recordings, Video screenshot and recording, Share device access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good image quality
- 🚀 Stable app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔥 Notifications not working
- 💤 Unreliable motion detection
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 💸 Expensive cloud storage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing alerts
- Unable to connect to cameras via mobile data
- Time settings not saving correctly
- Recorded videos not playable

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete recorded videos
- Improve motion detection sensitivity settings
- Implement multi-camera support
- Allow custom cloud storage options


### ANRAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your property remotely with real-time video surveillance. This app offers multi-image live feeds, PTZ control, and recording capabilities for comprehensive security. Access your cameras from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** 24 Hour Remote Video Surveillance, Real-time Multi-image Preview, PTZ Control, Video Capture, Recording Backup, QR Scan

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI Sub. \|One Device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| 1Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Event Cloud Mth\| 1 Cam (CAT1) | $5.99 | per month |
| cam basic-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-monthly-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| 2Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $13.99 | per month |
| 4Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $15.99 | per month |
| 3Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| One Year Al Service | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service\| one Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Event cloud storage + AI Plus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Event Rec One Year 30 Days | $59.99 | one-time |
| Two Cam Event One Year 30 Days | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 📷 Great image quality
- 🔊 Clear audio
- 🔋 Reliable solar charging
- 🔒 Effective security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion tracking
- 🔊 Sound quality could be better
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or stops responding
- App crashes during playback

**Requested features**

- Multiple user access
- Longer video recording duration
- Advanced motion detection settings
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI View free?

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

### Is ANRAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI View or ANRAN?

ANRAN is rated higher. AI View averages 1.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while ANRAN averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do AI View or ANRAN have ads?

Neither AI View nor ANRAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AI View or ANRAN?

AI View ships an update every 4 weeks, and ANRAN every 3 weeks. Most recently, AI View was updated on October 24, 2026 and ANRAN on October 25, 2026.

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