# CloudEdge vs rockhome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 63% against rockhome's 4%. CloudEdge also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (21K vs 37). rockhome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. rockhome asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 37, 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 4% of rockhome's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, rockhome every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | rockhome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | [1.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhome/id1578607721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| 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 | **#68** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Shenzhen RenQing Excellent Investment Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130245337) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #68 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


### rockhome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhome/id1578607721)

Remotely manage your camera, stream live video, and communicate using two-way audio from your smartphone. Share video content with others. Designed for specific camera hardware.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Video sharing, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is rockhome free?

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

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

CloudEdge is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while rockhome averages 1.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or rockhome have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor rockhome shows ads.

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

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and rockhome every 5 weeks. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 15, 2026 and rockhome on October 7, 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.*