Comparison

Shelly Eye vs CH Controller

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

Head to head
About

Shelly Eye

This app provides remote control for a wireless home security camera, offering motion-activated alerts and HD video streaming to your smartphone. It includes features like live monitoring, 7-day free cloud storage, two-way audio, and night vision.

Highlights
  • Motion-activated alerts
  • HD video streaming
  • Live monitoring
  • 7-day free cloud storage
  • Two-way audio
  • Night vision mode
Features
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Shelly Eye is the complete wireless home security camera that is sending motion-activated alerts & HD video directly to your smartphone. Shelly Eye camera makes it easy to keep an eye on all the important things in your life. The Shelly Eye application provides remote control to your Shelly camera and gives you a 7-day Free Cloud storage, 24/7 continuous recording and a motion detection functionality. With the camera(s) installed and registered in your Shelly Eye application account you are able to: Monitor LIVE Shelly Eye camera always keeps an eye on things that are important to you. With a high accuracy motion detection technology, our camera sends detailed notifications to your smart devices about when, where, and what kind of movement was detected so you always stay on top of things that you care about, instantly! Store recordings Motion detection videos are saved on a FREE cloud storage for up to a week Easy inclusion Through a wizard just in a few seconds. 3G or WiFi Select a connection. Connect to an existing WiFi network or set up a WiFi access point. Shelly Eye works based on your network conditions. Listen and respond with two-way audio Shelly Eye allows you to communicate directly with whoever in front of the camera. You can sing to your kids, talk to your grandparents or babysitter or to stop an intruder. Night vision mode through built-in infrared LEDs If your Camera is monitoring over a dark place, try the night vision of Shelly Eye. Define and personalize rooms with name and picture where the Shelly camera(s) are positioned.

About

CH Controller

Features
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The CH Controller is the official iOS control app for CH Precision audio components. Designed for use with CH Precision devices running the latest firmware, the app provides comprehensive configuration, system control, and music playback management within the CH ecosystem. The app supports all current CH Precision products and enables users to set up and configure their devices directly from an iPhone or iPad. The CH Controller communicates with CH Precision components over the local network and requires all devices to be connected to the same network. Multiple compatible components can be automatically discovered and managed within a single system view. Device parameters, operational modes, and system settings can be accessed and adjusted through an intuitive interface, allowing precise control of complex audio systems. The CH Controller also operates as a full-featured remote control. Users can select inputs, adjust volume, mute outputs, and manage playback functions in real time. The app mirrors the operational logic of CH components, ensuring consistent behavior between hardware controls and the mobile interface. For compatible devices in the C and I Series families, the CH Controller provides integrated streaming capabilities. Music libraries stored on a local UPnP/DLNA Media Server can be browsed and played directly from within the app. Users can navigate albums, artists, tracks, and playlists, and control playback without the need for additional software. The app is intended for system owners, installers, and advanced users who require centralized control of single or multi-component CH Precision systems. It enables streamlined day-to-day operations and detailed system configuration through a single interface. The CH Controller is designed for iPad and iPhone. Starting with iPadOS/iOS 17+, iPadOS/iOS 26 is recommended. All features require compatible CH Precision components running supported firmware versions and a properly configured local network. Devices equipped with non-HD Streaming, Digital-In or Digital-Out optional cards are not supported.

Screenshots

Shelly Eye4 screens
CH Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CH Controller at every 6 weeks against Shelly Eye's every 5 months. Shelly Eye's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Shelly Eye ships an update every 5 months, CH Controller every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shelly Eye versus CH Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelly EyeCH Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELLY EUROPE EOODCH Precision Sarl

In-app purchases

None

Shelly Eye

No in-app purchases

None

CH Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelly Eye free?
Shelly Eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CH Controller free?
CH Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shelly Eye or CH Controller have ads?
Neither Shelly Eye nor CH Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly Eye or CH Controller?
Shelly Eye ships an update every 5 months, and CH Controller every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shelly Eye was updated on October 6, 2026 and CH Controller on October 1, 2026.

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