# CloudEdge vs Camstro

The clearest difference is rating: Camstro at 5.0 against CloudEdge's 4.3. Camstro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21). CloudEdge's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Camstro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camstro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Camstro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Camstro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### Camstro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230)

Monitor your security cameras with real-time video and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for detected motion, ensuring the safety of your home or business. Access playback footage and share video streams from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video playback, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Playback image checking, Customizable detection zones, Video image sharing

**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 Camstro free?

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

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

Camstro is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Camstro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or Camstro have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor Camstro shows ads.

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

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camstro every 3 months. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on September 25, 2026 and Camstro on September 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.*