CCTV Connect vs UBell Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCTV Connect
Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.
- Smart alerts with object detection
- Smart search by date and object
- Live camera feed viewing
- Secure offsite cloud storage
- Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
- Motion detection alerts
- Video download and sharing
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html
UBell Plus
This app provides remote access and control for intelligent video devices, offering features like live viewing, two-way audio, and AI-powered notifications. It supports various camera types, including battery-powered and solar-powered models, for enhanced security and monitoring.
- Power-saving mode
- Remote wakeup
- TF and cloud recording
- AI face recognition notifications
- Live H.264 streaming
- Two-way audio
- Support for various camera types
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A new client for power saving intelligent video device Main Features: - No registration and easy to use - Support power-saving mode and remote wakeup - Support TF recording and cloud recording video - Support notification with a snapshot - Support notification with AI face recognization - Live view H.264 720P/1080P up to 30FPS - Dual way audio - Remote Parameter setting - Remote query alert and playback - Support WiFi doorbell - Support WiFi battery camera - Support 4G wireless battery camera - Support Solar WiFi/4G wireless camera - Support Panoramic camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Connect at 71% against UBell Plus's 0%. CCTV Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). UBell Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. UBell Plus sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CCTV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CCTV Connect has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of UBell Plus's.
CCTV Connect ships an update monthly, UBell Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Connect | UBell Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 1.1 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | 洪波 王 |
Customer experience
CCTV Connect
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In-app purchases
CCTV Connect
No in-app purchases
UBell Plus
- Cloud storage 30 days$1.99
- Alexa service 30 days$1.99
- Alexa service 180 days$4.99
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- Alexa service 360 days$8.99
- Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
- Cloud storage 360 days$21.99
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