# CloudEdge vs EYE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 63% against EYE's 0%. CloudEdge also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). EYE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudEdge sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EYE asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 0% of EYE's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, EYE every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | EYE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye-u/id1504217302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Zhejiang JAIFY Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504217301) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home or business with live video streaming and playback. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Share video footage easily with family or colleagues, ensuring peace of mind wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Playback image checking, Motion detection alerts, Instant push notifications, Video image sharing, Time and message reminders

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### EYE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye-u/id1504217302)

Monitor and manage your WIFI cameras remotely. Receive instant alerts, view live feeds, and access recorded footage from anywhere. Enjoy two-way audio and intelligent notifications for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Remote WIFI camera management, Cloud storage for alerts, Real-time alarm message push, Two-way audio conversation, Intelligent alerts, Real-time preview and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is EYE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or EYE?

CloudEdge is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while EYE averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or EYE have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor EYE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or EYE?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and EYE every 12 months. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on November 7, 2026 and EYE on November 3, 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.*