# CloudEdge vs OSAIO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSAIO at none against CloudEdge's 21. OSAIO also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). CloudEdge's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and ratings volume (21K vs 2.8K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

OSAIO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, OSAIO weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | OSAIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osaio/id1583154299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [AFAR PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583154301) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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


### OSAIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osaio/id1583154299)

This app facilitates connection with family and pets through smart home cameras. It offers two-way conversation, detection notifications, and secure cloud storage for easy video playback.

**Highlights:** Two-way conversation, Detection notification, Device sharing, High-definition video, Secure cloud storage, Event video playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 📽️ Clear video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 🐱 Useful for monitoring pets
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📺 Poor video playback experience
- 🔇 Audio quality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect cameras
- Recordings not saving or accessible
- Inconsistent device detection and pairing
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Microphone and speaker issues

**Requested features**

- Multi-camera view
- Improved motion detection and alerts
- Desktop app support
- Customizable notification settings
- Timelapse and video editing features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is OSAIO free?

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

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

OSAIO is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while OSAIO averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or OSAIO have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor OSAIO shows ads.

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

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and OSAIO weekly. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 15, 2026 and OSAIO on October 15, 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.*