# UBell vs ANRAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANRAN at 84% against UBell's 10%. ANRAN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 176). UBell'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. UBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ANRAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANRAN has 1.9K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of UBell's written reviews are positive against 84% of ANRAN's.

UBell ships an update every 2 weeks, ANRAN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UBell | ANRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell/id1278618693/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 49 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wei wei Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887650) | [Shenzhen Anran Security Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179209893) |

## What reviewers say

### UBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell/id1278618693)

Access and manage your intelligent surveillance devices remotely. View live feeds, review recordings, and receive instant alerts with snapshots. Supports various camera types, including WiFi and 4G battery-powered options, and offers cloud recording.

**Highlights:** Virtual, Hemisphere, and Cylinder View, Live H.264 720P/1080P streaming, Dual-way audio communication, Remote parameter and alert settings, Cloud recording support, Notifications with snapshots, WiFi doorbell and battery camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good video quality
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- 🐛 Difficult to review recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- App freezing or crashing
- Connectivity issues with WiFi
- Recordings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of doorbell chime
- Improve cloud/SD card storage access
- Add motion detection zones
- Provide better support and documentation


### ANRAN

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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 UBell free?

UBell 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, UBell or ANRAN?

ANRAN is rated higher. UBell averages 2.0 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while ANRAN averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do UBell or ANRAN have ads?

Neither UBell nor ANRAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UBell or ANRAN?

UBell ships an update every 2 weeks, and ANRAN every 3 weeks. Most recently, UBell was updated on October 21, 2026 and ANRAN on October 25, 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.*