# CloudEdge vs Network Camera for Local

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 63% against Network Camera for Local's 0%. CloudEdge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Network Camera for Local's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Network Camera for Local every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Network Camera for Local |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [taichi nakazono](https://appshunter.io/developer/894494641) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Network Camera for Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-camera-for-local/id1602194339)

Transform your device into a live security camera for monitoring children, pets, or your home. Easily stream video to another smartphone or PC on the same local network without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Easy setup for beginners, Live video streaming, Local network connectivity, Monitor children and pets, Temporary surveillance, View from browser

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is Network Camera for Local free?

Network Camera for Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CloudEdge or Network Camera for Local have ads?

Network Camera for Local shows ads; CloudEdge does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or Network Camera for Local?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Network Camera for Local every 2 days. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 13, 2026 and Network Camera for Local on October 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.*