# ARCCTV vs KAWA IOT

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCTV at 4.4 against KAWA IOT's 3.7. ARCCTV also leads on ratings volume (99 vs 3) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). KAWA IOT'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. KAWA IOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCCTV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, KAWA IOT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | KAWA IOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawa-iot/id1624483567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 486 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [SHENZHEN APICAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413016734) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### KAWA IOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawa-iot/id1624483567)

Easily add and manage smart cameras remotely. Control devices from anywhere, share access with family for enhanced security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Add and control smart cameras, Remote device control, Share devices with family, Enhance home security, Smart home integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is KAWA IOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARCCTV or KAWA IOT?

ARCCTV is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while KAWA IOT averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or KAWA IOT have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; KAWA IOT does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARCCTV or KAWA IOT?

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and KAWA IOT every 8 days. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and KAWA IOT on October 7, 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.*