# Jawa vs Conico

The clearest difference is rating: Conico at 2.0 against Jawa's 1.5. Conico also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Jawa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Conico sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Jawa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Conico holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 114 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.

Jawa ships an update monthly, Conico every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jawa | Conico |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jawa/id1400693137/reviews) | **[2.0 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conico/id1551921491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | **13.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 152 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Jiahua Hengtai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606059328) | [Shenzhen Leng Qian Bao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457660081) |

## What reviewers say

### Jawa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jawa/id1400693137)

Access and monitor your cloud cameras remotely with real-time video streaming and playback. Capture snapshots, record footage, and receive alarm notifications for enhanced security. Enjoy HD video quality with zoom capabilities and manual recording options.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Remote playback, Video recording, Image snapshot, Alarm function, HD video streaming, PTZ control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Secure monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow video playback
- 🙄 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Network exception errors
- Inability to access recorded videos
- Camera disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Motion detection alerts
- Continuous video recording
- Remote video export
- Improved camera compatibility


### Conico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conico/id1551921491)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for peace of mind. Control camera direction and utilize features like intercom and digital zoom.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Intelligent video recording, Real-time notification and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 cam for 7 days loop record | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 cam for 7 days loop record | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 cam for 30 days loop record | $6.99 | per month |
| 4 cam for 7 days loop record | $8.99 | per month |
| 2 cam for 30 days loop record | $11.99 | per month |
| 8 cam for 7 days loop record | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 cam for 30 days loop record | $20.99 | per month |
| 8 cam for 30 days loop record | $34.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 month service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7 days record/valid 1 Year. | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7 days record/valid 2 Years | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏼 Helpful for some users
- 🚀 Works well for IP webcam
- 👍🏼 Easy setup
- 👍🏼 Works great for multiple cameras
- 👍🏼 Good audio quality for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🐛 App logs out frequently
- 🐛 App doesn't load after logout
- 🐛 Cannot set up cameras
- 🐛 No customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly crashes
- App logs out and doesn't load
- Cannot set up cameras, no code on devices
- Login issues: 'username not valid' after signup
- App shuts off unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Fix motion notification issues
- Improve app stability and prevent crashes
- Allow users to set up cameras without codes
- Provide better customer support
- Fix login issues where username is not valid


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jawa free?

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

### Is Conico free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jawa or Conico?

Conico is rated higher. Jawa averages 1.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Conico averages 2.0 from 114 ratings.

### Do Jawa or Conico have ads?

Neither Jawa nor Conico shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jawa or Conico?

Jawa ships an update monthly, and Conico every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jawa was updated on October 7, 2026 and Conico on October 13, 2026.

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