# CloudEdge vs Arenti

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) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 76% of Arenti's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Arenti every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Arenti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #193 |
| Size | 315 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days AI Service | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1-duov4 | $8.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Data 200G One Month Dis. US | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Camera AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CloudEdge or Arenti?

CloudEdge currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Arenti at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*