# CloudEdge vs AD Columbus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AD Columbus at none against CloudEdge's 10. CloudEdge's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, 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. AD Columbus asks for nothing beyond the download.

CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, AD Columbus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | AD Columbus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-columbus/id6504027800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 323 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Columbus Assembly of God](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750690210) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides a video service platform for remote monitoring of homes and businesses. It allows users to view live video feeds, check playback recordings, and receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced safety and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Playback recording access, Motion detection alerts, 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


### AD Columbus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-columbus/id6504027800)

Stay updated with church events, courses, and news. This app provides a comprehensive schedule and agenda for the church community. Connect with your faith and community through this digital platform.

**Highlights:** Event schedule, Course information, Church news, Agenda updates, Community connection

**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 AD Columbus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or AD Columbus?

CloudEdge is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while AD Columbus averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or AD Columbus have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor AD Columbus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or AD Columbus?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and AD Columbus fortnightly. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on November 12, 2026 and AD Columbus on October 30, 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.*