# ARCCTV vs Vacos Smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vacos Smart at none against ARCCTV's 30. Vacos Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 14%). ARCCTV's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Vacos Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 77 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of ARCCTV's written reviews are positive against 43% of Vacos Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | Vacos Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | [4.1 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacos-smart/id1539836711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **43.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 486 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### Vacos Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacos-smart/id1539836711)

Access your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Monitor your property, view live feeds, and review recorded footage to stay connected and ensure security.

**Highlights:** Unlimited remote access, Live view streaming, Playback recorded videos, Stay alerted with notifications, Connect with smart devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is Vacos Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARCCTV or Vacos Smart?

ARCCTV is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Vacos Smart averages 4.1 from 77 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or Vacos Smart have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; Vacos Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARCCTV or Vacos Smart?

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and Vacos Smart every 2 months. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on October 15, 2026 and Vacos Smart on October 17, 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.*