PRIME Wire vs Defender ClearVu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
Defender ClearVu
This AI-powered security app provides intelligent alerts for human, pet, and vehicle detection, along with live streaming and event reporting. It offers peace of mind by keeping you informed about your home or business, even when devices are offline.
- Smart AI alerts (human, pet, vehicle, motion)
- Live streaming with color night vision
- AI event reporting and logs
- Offline device access
- View, download, save, and share events
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Defender ClearVu – Smart Security Made Simple Your home and business deserve more than just cameras, they deserve peace of mind. Defender ClearVu is the AI-powered security app designed to protect what matters most, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. With lightning-fast setup, intelligent alerts, and crystal-clear video, Defender ClearVu puts control and confidence in the palm of your hand. 24/7 Peace of Mind on Demand - SMART AI Alerts Stay informed instantly with human, pet, vehicle, and motion detection. No more false alarms from shadows or passing cars. Defender ClearVu learns what matters so you get alerts you can trust. - Live Streaming, Anytime Check in on your home, pets, family, or business in real time, day or night. See every detail in stunning clarity with vibrant color night vision. - AI Event Reporting Get clear, easy-to-read logs of every event. Defender ClearVu makes it simple to track what happened, when, and where. - Access While Device Is Offline Stay protected even if your camera temporarily loses connection. Defender ClearVu ensures peace of mind no matter what. - View, Download, Save & Share Easily access important moments. Save them directly to your phone, share with family, or provide evidence if you ever need it. Terms of Use: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defender ClearVu at 86% against PRIME Wire's 39%. Defender ClearVu also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). PRIME Wire's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Defender ClearVu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PRIME Wire asks for nothing beyond the download.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 86% of Defender ClearVu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Defender ClearVu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Defender ClearVu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.2 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Defender ClearVu
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
Defender ClearVu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Defender ClearVu
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