# Video vs Boykeep

The clearest difference is rating: Boykeep at 4.7 against Video's 2.2. Boykeep also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 3%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Video's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Boykeep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boykeep has 4.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Video's written reviews are positive against 39% of Boykeep's.

Video ships an update every 5 months, Boykeep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video | Boykeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-doorbell/id1409498677/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | **38.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeetendar Jaikishan Aswani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290066770) | [Hangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720679516) |

## What reviewers say

### Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-doorbell/id1409498677)

Monitor visitors at your home entrance from your smartphone, whether you're home or away. Receive alerts for motion detection near your door for enhanced security and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote visitor monitoring, Smartphone interaction with visitors, Motion sensor alerts, Yard and door proximity alerts, Enhanced home security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Video free?

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

### Is Boykeep free?

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

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

Boykeep is rated higher. Video averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Boykeep averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Video or Boykeep have ads?

Neither Video nor Boykeep shows ads.

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

Video ships an update every 5 months, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video was updated on July 7, 2026 and Boykeep on September 27, 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.*