# ARCCTV vs pilotCam

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.5 against pilotCam's 2.8. ARCCTV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). pilotCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. pilotCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 69 ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of pilotCam's.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, pilotCam every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | pilotCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotcam/id1486137727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 575 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [Shenzhen Sunshine Technology Development Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059998285) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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


### pilotCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotcam/id1486137727)

Remotely view and control your camera's built-in WiFi. Download video images directly from the device. Streamline your camera footage management.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, Remote camera control, Download video images, Built-in WiFi camera support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is pilotCam free?

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

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

ARCCTV is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while pilotCam averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or pilotCam have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; pilotCam does not.

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

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and pilotCam every 13 months. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on September 27, 2026 and pilotCam on September 8, 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.*