# eStaff vs Seeing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eStaff at none against Seeing's 22. eStaff also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Seeing's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (67K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. eStaff asks for nothing beyond the download.

eStaff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 67K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eStaff ships an update every 22 months, Seeing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eStaff | Seeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estaff/id1356424702/reviews)** | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 90 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zentech Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139112411) | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) |

## What reviewers say

### eStaff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estaff/id1356424702)

Manage smart building and city operations with this app. Organize teams, handle resident requests, and communicate in real-time. Features critical incident alerts via SMS and calls, and digitizes all forms.

**Highlights:** Team organization for requests, Incident handling with tasks, Real-time staff-resident communication, Critical incident alerts (SMS, calls), Digital form conversion, Smart city ecosystem integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eStaff free?

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

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eStaff or Seeing?

eStaff is rated higher. eStaff averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Seeing averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

### Do eStaff or Seeing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; eStaff does not.

### Which is updated more often, eStaff or Seeing?

eStaff ships an update every 22 months, and Seeing every 5 weeks. Most recently, eStaff was updated on September 29, 2026 and Seeing on October 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.*