Comparison

Wansview Cloud vs Arlo Secure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wansview Cloud

Stay connected to your home and loved ones with real-time video monitoring. Receive alerts for unusual activity and review recorded footage. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a closer look, day or night.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • 2-way audio conversation
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Recorded video review
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • HD video with night vision
Features
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The app works with Wansview Cloud Camera, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the Wansview Cloud Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera

About

Arlo Secure

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from a single app. Arm/disarm your system, customize activity zones, and receive intelligent alerts. Access live experts and emergency response for round-the-clock protection.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Customizable activity zones
  • Intelligent motion alerts
  • 24/7 live security experts
  • Emergency response activation
  • High-resolution video viewing
  • Object detection (person, package, animal, vehicle)
Features
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Control your Arlo smart home security system with one, easy-to-use app. Use the Arlo Secure App to protect your home, inside and out, with Arlo’s award-winning home security system, video doorbells, cameras, and floodlight. Protect your everything and personalize your entire home security system. With the Arlo Secure App, you can control multiple locations at once and quickly arm or disarm your system with one tap. Get round-the-clock protection with 24/7 Live Security Experts that will monitor your home, so you don’t have to or use one tap Emergency Response to quickly get police, fire, or medical help to your home.* Easily customize your security by creating smart activity zones to reduce unwanted notifications and set schedules to arm or disarm your system. See important details from your home security camera system with up to 4K resolution, 12X zoom image capabilities, and color night vision. When motion is detected, receive interactive notifications on your phone and watch an animated preview, call a friend, activate a siren, or initiate Emergency Response.* With an Arlo Secure plan and an Arlo camera, video doorbell, or floodlight camera, you can view 30 days of video history, receive notifications that tell you when a person, package, vehicle, or animal has been spotted with advanced AI Object Detection. Disclaimers: *Emergency Response (available in the United States only), Object Detection and Video History require an Arlo Secure paid plan after trial period. **4K resolution, 12X zoom image capabilities, color night vision, and Emergency Response features vary by camera model. Privacy Policy: https://www.arlo.com/en-us/about/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.arlo.com/en-us/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Wansview Cloud3 screens
Arlo Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wansview Cloud at 4.7 against Arlo Secure's 4.2. Wansview Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Arlo Secure's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 45%) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wansview Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 406K ratings behind it against 55K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Wansview Cloud's written reviews are positive against 57% of Arlo Secure's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wansview Cloud ships an update every 10 days, Arlo Secure weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wansview Cloud versus Arlo Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWansview CloudArlo Secure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (55K ratings) — better4.2 (406K ratings)
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews56.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K406K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB818 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjcloud Labs Inc.Arlo Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Wansview Cloud

All ratings55,218 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,124 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.0%

Arlo Secure

All ratings405,620 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews13,853 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

Wansview Cloud

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and monitoring
  • 💡 Useful for checking on pets/family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
  • 💰 Subscription model limits basic functionality

Arlo Secure

From 406K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear video quality
  • 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔋 Good battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
  • 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
  • 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
  • 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

Bugs and requests

Wansview Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Recorded videos won't play back
  • Camera goes offline randomly
  • Firmware updates cause more issues than they fix

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for tablets
  • Allow multiple users to access camera simultaneously
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Provide option to save videos locally without subscription

Arlo Secure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
  • App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
  • Inconsistent motion detection and recording
  • Syncing issues between multiple devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable notification sounds and volumes
  • Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
  • Improved geofencing and automation features
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Wansview Cloud

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arlo Secure

Subscriptions10
  • Plus Single$9.991 Month
  • Basic Single$9.991 Month
  • Basic Unlimited$14.991 Month
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  • Plus$19.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Month
  • Plus Single$95.991 Year
  • Basic Single$99.991 Year
  • Basic Unlimited$149.991 Year
  • Plus$219.001 Year
  • Premium$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Wansview Cloud free?
Wansview Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arlo Secure free?
Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wansview Cloud or Arlo Secure?
Wansview Cloud is rated higher. Wansview Cloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 406K ratings.
Do Wansview Cloud or Arlo Secure have ads?
Arlo Secure shows ads; Wansview Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Wansview Cloud or Arlo Secure?
Wansview Cloud ships an update every 10 days, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, Wansview Cloud was updated on September 27, 2026 and Arlo Secure on September 27, 2026.

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