# ARCCTV vs X Smart Home

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.4 against X Smart Home's 2.2. ARCCTV also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked). X Smart Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARCCTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month and X Smart Home sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 283 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, X Smart Home every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | X Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | [2.2 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **283** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **14.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 486 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### X Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-smart-home/id1599472743)

Manage and control your smart home devices from your phone. This platform allows for fast, convenient interaction and seamless interconnectivity between all your smart devices, bringing your smart life closer.

**Highlights:** Connected control of smart devices, Easy device management, Seamless interconnectivity, Device sharing with family and friends, Fast and convenient interaction

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Year | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Rolling Cloud Storage Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| 7天滚动云存储30天 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30天滚动云存储30天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7天滚动云存储一年 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30天滚动云存储一年 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video
- ⏱️ Acceptable notification time
- 🔔 Instant chime
- 📱 Works with phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Slow to find/bind device
- ⏱️ Delayed live feed
- 📷 Poor image quality
- 🔑 Login/account problems

**Reported bugs**

- Binding failure
- Disconnection issues
- Verification code not working
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Live video feed
- Motion detection
- Cloud/local storage
- Alexa integration
- Improved instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is X Smart Home free?

X Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARCCTV or X Smart Home?

ARCCTV is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while X Smart Home averages 2.2 from 283 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or X Smart Home have ads?

Both ARCCTV and X Smart Home show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARCCTV or X Smart Home?

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and X Smart Home every 6 weeks. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and X Smart Home on November 3, 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.*