# ARCCTV vs Boykeep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boykeep at none against ARCCTV's 30. Boykeep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 14%). ARCCTV's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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. Boykeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boykeep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boykeep has 4.7K ratings behind it against 69, 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 39% of Boykeep's.

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, Boykeep every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | Boykeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **38.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 575 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [Hangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720679516) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### Boykeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects easily to your smartphone. View live feeds remotely, engage in two-way conversations, and receive motion detection alerts. Features include high-definition video and pan, tilt, zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Facial recognition

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear audio and video quality
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great camera
- 👍 Intuitive setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Ads are obtrusive
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Camera status light issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting to server
- Cameras not recording
- App crashing or shutting down unexpectedly
- Blank screens in help and feedback section

**Requested features**

- Option to disable cloud storage and keep recordings local
- Ability to cancel iCloud trial subscription
- Multi-camera viewing screen improvements
- Option to disable status light
- Ability to record for longer durations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is Boykeep free?

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

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

Boykeep is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Boykeep averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or Boykeep have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; Boykeep does not.

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

ARCCTV ships an update every 2 months, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARCCTV was updated on September 30, 2026 and Boykeep on September 30, 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.*