Comparison

CloudEdge vs Arenti

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

Head to head
About

CloudEdge

Access real-time video feeds and playback recordings from your home or business. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Stay connected to your property and loved ones from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Playback recording access
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Time and message reminders
  • Video image sharing
Features
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“CloudEdge” is established for providing a set of video service platform for family and enterprise. You can easily check the real video and playback image of your apartment/villas/shops/factory and office etc site via the "CloudEdge" video service platform; Meanwhile you will received the instant push message via "CloudEdge" alarm system once the motion detected, so you can do accordingly for the safety protection measures. Your family and enterprise be with you, wherever you are. The main function: 1. Real video playing 2. Playback image checking 3. Time & message reminding 4. Share the video image Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://apis-us-west.cloudedge360.com/html/audit/storage_server.html

About

Arenti

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio and video monitoring
  • Abnormality detection alerts
  • AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages)
  • Secure network connection
  • 24-hour protection
Features
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Arenti is an intelligent surveillance application. Its clean page design, extensive device features, and secure and reliable network connection provide 24-hour protection for your family and property. 1. Real-time monitoring: Our self-developed network connection algorithm ensures low latency and secure audio and video monitoring. 2. Abnormality alerts: The device is equipped with various abnormal detection technologies, allowing the application to receive timely alerts from the monitoring end, enabling prompt handling of home security issues. 3. AI service: Our self-developed AI recognition algorithm can help identify specific objects such as humans, packages, and pets, providing accurate information and alerts. For more detailed features, please refer to the app. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@arenti.com Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://apis-us-west.cloudedge360.com/html/audit/storage_server.html

Screenshots

CloudEdge4 screens
Arenti4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudEdge at every 2 weeks against Arenti's every 5 weeks. CloudEdge also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1.9K). Arenti's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arenti holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Arenti every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CloudEdge versus Arenti: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudEdgeArenti
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21K ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Number of ratings21K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#77 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CloudEdge

All ratings21,126 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.2%

Arenti

All ratings1,862 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.7%

User reviews

CloudEdge

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 👍 Clear image quality
  • 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
  • 💡 Solar panel option for battery life
  • 👍 User-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
  • 🔋 Battery life issues
  • 🔒 Can't have multiple users logged in at once
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Delayed video playback and buffering issues

Arenti

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
  • 🔒 Secure monitoring
  • 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
  • 💡 Affordable price point

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
  • 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

Bugs and requests

CloudEdge

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras going offline randomly
  • App signing users out unexpectedly
  • Firmware update issues
  • Inconsistent motion detection and recording

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
  • Option to disable motion alerts while keeping recording
  • Faster and more reliable notifications
  • Improved video playback controls (timeline, fast forward, rewind)
  • Support for multiple user accounts

Arenti

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
  • Inability to access camera settings from the app
  • Inconsistent performance after software updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve motion detection and notification settings
  • Allow multiple user logins on the same account
  • Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa

In-app purchases

19 purchases

CloudEdge

Subscriptions10
  • One cam for 30 days AI Service$1.991 Month
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Event 3 Days$2.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Event 7 Days$4.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
  • cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c$6.991 Month
  • Cloud SUB Event 2 Device$7.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-as-1-c$8.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-1-duov4$8.991 Month
One-time9
  • Event One Month 3 Days$2.99
  • Continue One Month 3 Days$3.99
  • Event One Month 7 Days$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Event One Quarter 3 Days$7.99
  • Data 200G One Month Dis. US$12.99
  • One Camera AI Service Year$19.99
  • Data Unlimited Month US Dis.$20.99
  • Event One Year 3 Days$29.99
  • Cloud Year Event 1 Device$39.99
27 purchases

Arenti

Subscriptions17
  • 1台设备30天AI订阅$1.991 Month
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • AI-month-as-1-c$2.991 Month
Show 14 more
  • Cloud Month Event 3 Days$2.991 Month
  • cam basic-7days-m-1$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Continue 3 Days$3.991 Month
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
  • cam basic-30days-m-1$4.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Event 7 Days$4.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-1 duo$6.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-1$6.991 Month
  • Cloud SUB Event 2 Device$7.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device$9.991 Month
  • Cloud SUB Event 3 Device$11.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-2$13.991 Month
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • Event One Month 3 Days$2.99
  • Continue One Month 3 Days$3.99
  • Event One Month 7 Days$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Continue One Month 7 Days$6.99
  • Event One Quarter 3 Days$7.99
  • Continue One Quarter 3 Days$10.99
  • Event One Year 3 Days$29.99
  • Continue One Year 3 Days$39.99
  • Cloud Year Event 1 Device$39.99
  • Event One Year 7 Days$49.99

Questions

Is CloudEdge free?
CloudEdge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arenti free?
Arenti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or Arenti?
Arenti is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Arenti averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do CloudEdge or Arenti have ads?
Neither CloudEdge nor Arenti shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or Arenti?
CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arenti every 5 weeks. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 2, 2026 and Arenti on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, CloudEdge or Arenti?
CloudEdge currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Arenti at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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