# ARCCTV vs SnapCalm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapCalm at 100% against ARCCTV's 14%. SnapCalm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). ARCCTV's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 5) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and SnapCalm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapCalm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCCTV has 94 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of SnapCalm's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARCCTV | SnapCalm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcctv/id1376487513/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalm/id6756443466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 486 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩汉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651331103) | [Daniel Jaimes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860699259) |

## What reviewers say

### ARCCTV

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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


### SnapCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcalm/id6756443466)

Easily obscure sensitive information in your photos before sharing. Quickly hide faces, license plates, and other details with intuitive tools. Enjoy on-device processing for enhanced privacy and control over your images.

**Highlights:** Hide faces with emojis or pixelation, Remove or cover license plates, Manual brush tool for precise control, Clean and intuitive interface, On-device processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapCalm Pro – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| SnapCalm Pro – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| SnapCalm Pro – Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARCCTV free?

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

### Is SnapCalm free?

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

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

SnapCalm is rated higher. ARCCTV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while SnapCalm averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ARCCTV or SnapCalm have ads?

ARCCTV shows ads; SnapCalm does not.

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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.*