# SriHome vs ARCCTV

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.5 against SriHome's 2.4. ARCCTV also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). SriHome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. SriHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 69 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

SriHome ships an update every 3 weeks, ARCCTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SriHome | ARCCTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srihome/id1327653710/reviews) | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | **14.0% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 97 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Sricctv Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444493105) | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) |

## What reviewers say

### SriHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srihome/id1327653710)

Access your smart cameras, NVRs, and other devices remotely from anywhere in the world. This app enhances security by keeping you connected to your home and loved ones.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, NVR device support, Cross-country connectivity, Live video streaming, Enhanced home security

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARCCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access your security cameras remotely with this mobile application. It offers real-time multi-camera previews, PTZ control, and video capture capabilities. Enjoy a streamlined interface for convenient monitoring.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing, Real-time multi-camera preview, PTZ control, Video capture, Recording backup, QR scan

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts\|Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Yearly | $55.90 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year |
| 30-days Motion Video \|30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 15-day Full Video \|30-day | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\|1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|92-day | $10.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video \|92-day | $13.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|92-day | $16.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|183-day | $31.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| 30-days Motion Video \|360-days | $49.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|360-day | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time |
| Past 15day Full Video \|360-day | $69.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|366-day | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Crystal clear camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 🤖 Accurate motion/human detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and network issues
- ⏱️ Slow live feed and video playback
- 🔓 Limited video recording duration
- 💰 Forced cloud subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Camera controls and settings disappear after updates
- Time/date synchronization issues
- Unreliable motion detection and alerts

**Requested features**

- Expand video recording duration
- Improve network stability and connectivity
- Restore full video playback without cloud subscription
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SriHome free?

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

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SriHome or ARCCTV?

ARCCTV is rated higher. SriHome averages 2.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ARCCTV averages 4.5 from 69 ratings.

### Do SriHome or ARCCTV have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; SriHome does not.

### Which is updated more often, SriHome or ARCCTV?

SriHome ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARCCTV every 2 months. Most recently, SriHome was updated on September 20, 2026 and ARCCTV on September 24, 2026.

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