# Anker eufy vs Arlo Secure

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arlo Secure at 57% against Anker eufy's 16%. Arlo Secure also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (406K vs 71K). Anker eufy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anker eufy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anker eufy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 406K ratings behind it against 71K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Anker eufy'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.

Anker eufy ships an update fortnightly, Arlo Secure weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker eufy | Arlo Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516/reviews)** | [4.2 (406K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71K | **406K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#10** |
| Size | 832 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker eufy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-eufy/id1424956516)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #38 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Consolidate control of all your smart home devices, including security cameras, robot vacuums, baby monitors, and pet feeders, into a single, intuitive platform. Manage your home's security, cleanliness, and the well-being of your family and pets with ease.

**Highlights:** Unified smart home device control, Home security monitoring, Smart cleaning device management, Baby monitoring and control, Pet supply management, Health data synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic (1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Basic(1 home) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Basic(2 devices) | $7.99 | per month |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Plus(10 devices) | $13.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Basic(1 device) | $39.99 | per year |
| Cloud Storage Basic(2 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Protection Plan Plus(1 home) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Secure local storage, no cloud subscription
- 👍 Clear and responsive app interface
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and motion detection
- 🚀 Quick live video streaming and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life, shorter than claimed
- 🐛 Buggy app with freezing, crashing, and syncing issues
- 🔒 Concerns over recent data sharing revelations
- 💡 Lacking advanced features like scheduling and multi-camera management

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline with no warning
- Playback timeline and event markers not working as expected
- Notifications not reliably triggering for important events
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set schedules for cameras and security modes
- Option to disable persistent in-app ads and promotions
- Improved geofencing functionality and reliability
- Bulk video download and management tools


### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #111 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anker eufy free?

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

### Is Arlo Secure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anker eufy or Arlo Secure?

Anker eufy is rated higher. Anker eufy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Arlo Secure averages 4.2 from 406K ratings.

### Do Anker eufy or Arlo Secure have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Anker eufy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anker eufy or Arlo Secure?

Anker eufy ships an update fortnightly, and Arlo Secure weekly. Most recently, Anker eufy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Arlo Secure on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Anker eufy or Arlo Secure?

Anker eufy currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Arlo Secure at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*