# ARCCTV vs blurams

The clearest difference is review sentiment: blurams at 55% against ARCCTV's 14%. blurams also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 69) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). ARCCTV's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month and blurams sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

blurams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: blurams has 75K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of ARCCTV's written reviews are positive against 55% of blurams's.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, blurams every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | blurams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews) | **[4.8 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurams/id1445991661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 575 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [Hangzhou Vision Insight Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458713613) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### blurams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurams/id1445991661)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects to your smartphone. View live feeds, communicate through two-way audio, and receive motion alerts. Offers advanced features like facial recognition and remote pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video streaming, Remote pan, tilt, and zoom, Facial recognition technology

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day loop recording(month) | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-day loop month plan(EA) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-day loop recording(month) | $4.99 | per month |
| 15-day loop recording(month) | $5.99 | per month |
| 7 days loop month plan(EA) | $5.99 | per month |
| 15 days loop month plan(EA) | $6.99 | per month |
| 30-day loop recording(month) | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 day loop month plan(EA) | $15.99 | per month |
| 7-day loop recording(yaer) | $49.00 | per year |
| 15-day loop recording(year) | $59.00 | per year |
| 15 day loop year plan(EA) | $69.99 | per year |
| Home plus plan (for 5 cams) | $129.99 | per year |
| 30-day loop recording(year) | $149.00 | per year |
| Home plus plan(for 10 cams) | $339.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great video and audio quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and home
- 🥰 Excellent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and app crashes
- 🤖 Aggressive advertising for paid plans
- 🤔 Limited camera controls and functionality
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and tracking
- 🔊 Subpar audio quality and echo issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view gets stuck in landscape mode
- Recorded videos have gaps and missing footage
- Inability to delete individual recorded events
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Unreliable cloud storage and playback

**Requested features**

- Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Improved motion detection and customization
- Option to disable ads and notifications
- Bluetooth connectivity for better range
- Longer SD card recording duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is blurams free?

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

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

blurams is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while blurams averages 4.8 from 75K ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or blurams have ads?

Both ARCCTV and blurams show ads.

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

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and blurams every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on September 24, 2026 and blurams on September 25, 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.*