# ARCCTV vs HiseeuCloud

ARCCTV and HiseeuCloud both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of HiseeuCloud's written reviews are positive against 14% of ARCCTV's. HiseeuCloud also leads on ads (none vs shown). ARCCTV's advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month and HiseeuCloud sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ARCCTV against 4.2 for HiseeuCloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 82 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of ARCCTV's written reviews are positive against 77% of HiseeuCloud's.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, HiseeuCloud monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | HiseeuCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | [4.2 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiseeucloud/id1542732629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 486 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [芬 阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542593647) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 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-day Motion Video \|30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | 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


### HiseeuCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiseeucloud/id1542732629)

Access and monitor your cameras remotely with this application. View live feeds, review recordings, and receive alerts for security events. Offers features like "Quiet Time" and "Privacy Mode" for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, Live feed access, Recording review, Alert notifications, Quiet Time feature, Privacy Mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENTRY·Month | $5.59 | per month |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| 1-Month | $7.99 | 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 \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| 1-Year | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and install
- 🎥 Clear and good camera view
- 🏠 Excellent for home security monitoring
- 💡 Informative status page
- 🤫 Smart "Quiet Time" feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update causes connection issues
- 🐛 Not opening QR code to connect
- 💰 Subscription per camera, not per account
- ❌ Cloud is pointless for 24/7 recording
- ❌ Defective cameras, no refunds

**Reported bugs**

- Update after update connection issues
- Not opening QR code to connect
- Subscription model confusion
- 24/7 recording not working as expected with cloud
- Defective cameras

**Requested features**

- Add activity identification along the time gauge like Esee cloud app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is HiseeuCloud free?

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

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

ARCCTV is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while HiseeuCloud averages 4.2 from 82 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or HiseeuCloud have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; HiseeuCloud does not.

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

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and HiseeuCloud monthly. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on November 13, 2026 and HiseeuCloud on November 13, 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.*