# CloudEdge vs Home V

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CloudEdge at 21K against Home V's 368. CloudEdge also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 51%) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Home V's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 and Home V sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for CloudEdge against 4.2 for Home V. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 368, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 51% of Home V's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Home V every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Home V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | [4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 368 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Home V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570)

Monitor your home and family with an interactive security system. Stream live video, communicate via two-way audio, and receive instant motion alerts. Features include colorful night vision and Alexa integration for 24/7 awareness.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way communication, Recorded video playback, Instant motion alerts, Colorful night vision, Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(3 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(2 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(4 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (1 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(5 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(6 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(4 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (2 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(4 Camera) | $7.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(5 Camera) | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Clear video quality
- 💡 Convenient battery life
- 🤩 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 🤔 Unreliable motion detection
- 😡 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras frequently go offline
- App fails to load video footage
- Recordings not saving to cloud as expected
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improve cloud storage and video playback
- Add multi-user support and shared access
- Enhance motion detection and notification system
- Provide better app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is Home V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or Home V?

CloudEdge is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Home V averages 4.2 from 368 ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or Home V have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor Home V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or Home V?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home V every 3 weeks. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 16, 2026 and Home V on October 16, 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.*