Comparison

Ubox vs LaView

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

Head to head
About

Ubox

This app allows you to connect and manage intelligent video devices, offering features like power saving, remote wake-up, and various recording options. It supports live viewing, two-way audio, and smart notifications with AI face recognition, compatible with a range of camera types.

Highlights
  • User registration and device binding
  • Power-saving mode and remote wakeup
  • TF and cloud recording
  • AI face recognition notifications
  • Live view H.264 720P/1080P
  • Dual way audio
  • Support for various camera types
Features
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A new client for power saving intelligent video device Main Features: - Support user register and binding device to user account - Support power-saving mode and remote wakeup - Support TF recording and cloud recording video - Support notification with a snapshot - Support notification with AI face recogization - Live view H.264 720P/1080P up to 30FPS - Dual way audio - Remote Parameter setting - Remote query alert and playback - Support WiFi doorbell - Support WiFi battery camera - Support 4G wireless battery camera - Support Solar WiFi/4G wireless camera - Support Panoramic camera 【30-day recurring cloud storage with annual subscription】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$214.99 per year for 6 devices, US$179.99 per year for 5 devices, US$144.99 per year for 4 devices, US$109.99 per year for 3 devices, US$74.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$39.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage half-year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$102.99 per year for 5 devices, US$82.99 per year for 4 devices, US$62.99 per year for 3 devices, US$40.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage monthly subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$19.99 per year for 6 devices, US$17.99 per year for 5 devices, US$14.49 per year for 4 devices, US$10.49 per year for 3 devices, US$6.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$3.99 per year for 1 device 【7-day recurring cloud storage per year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$99.99 per year for 5 devices, US$79.99 per year for 4 devices, US$59.99 per year for 3 devices, US$39.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Half-Year Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$59.99 per year for 6 devices, US$49.99 per year for 5 devices, US$40.99 per year for 4 devices, US$29.99 per year for 3 devices, US$19.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$10.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Monthly Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$10.99 per year for 6 devices, US$8.99 per year for 5 devices, US$6.99 per year for 4 devices, US$4.99 per year for 3 devices, US$3.49 per year for 2 devices, and US$1.99 per year for 1 device 【Renew and unsubscribe】 Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, manually open the iPhone Settings -->enter the iTunes Store and App Store -->click Apple ID, select View Apple ID, enter the Account Settings page, click Subscribe, and select unsubscribe. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of Apple's subscription period, deduct the service charge for the next subscription period from your iTunes account and extend the validity of the member corresponding to the subscription period. If the deduction fails due to insufficient balance in the iTunes account, the app has the right to suspend/terminate your cloud video service. User Agreement: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/cloudservice.html Cloud service auto-renewal agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/cloudservice-renew.html

About

LaView

Access and monitor your LaView IP cameras and other smart home devices from anywhere in the world. Share device access with family members with a single tap. Enjoy easy and quick connection to your devices for a seamless smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Global internet access
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device connection
  • Smart home integration
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"LaView App provide you a brand new experience of your LaView Wireless IP cameras as well as other smart home intergration! 1. Connect your LaView IP Camera to the Internet 2. Acesss your camera from anywhere in the world 3. Monitor your camera remotely. 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices"

Screenshots

Ubox4 screens
LaView4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ubox and LaView both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 37% of LaView's. Ubox also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). LaView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LaView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ubox against 4.7 for LaView. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 37% of LaView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ubox ships an update monthly, LaView every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ubox versus LaView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUboxLaView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28K ratings) — better4.7 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better37.4% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better22K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB230 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHONGBO WANGLAVIEW EAGLE-EYE TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

Ubox

All ratings27,653 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews2,984 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%

LaView

All ratings21,878 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral16.0%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Ubox

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📽️ Good video quality
  • 🔋 Long battery life
  • 🌞 Reliable solar charging
  • 👍 Straightforward setup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Limited motion detection customization
  • 🔄 Frequent app crashes
  • 🤖 Unresponsive customer support
  • 💸 Expensive cloud storage plans

LaView

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup and use
  • 👍 Good image/video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Versatile camera positioning
  • 🚀 Responsive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating playback
  • 🔊 Poor speaker quality
  • 🔋 Battery life issues
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in app

Bugs and requests

Ubox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnects randomly
  • App freezes during live view
  • Recorded videos not saving properly
  • Incorrect battery level reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Scheduled recording and notifications
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Local video storage option
  • PC/web-based app support
  • Improved two-way audio quality

LaView

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not recognized after power outage
  • QR code pairing not working
  • Inconsistent motion detection
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve playback functionality with fast forward/rewind
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Enhance speaker quality
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Ubox

Subscriptions9
  • 7-day recurring cloud storage$3.991 Month
  • 30-day recurring cloud storage$5.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$6.991 Month
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  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$10.991 Month
  • 2 x 180 days cloud recording$10.991 Month
  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$16.991 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording$22.991 Month
  • 7-day recurring cloud storage$39.991 Year
  • 30-day recurring cloud storage$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
  • 30-day event trigger video$5.49
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
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  • 180-day event trigger video$21.99
None

LaView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ubox free?
Ubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaView free?
LaView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ubox or LaView?
Ubox is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while LaView averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.
Do Ubox or LaView have ads?
Neither Ubox nor LaView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ubox or LaView?
Ubox ships an update monthly, and LaView every 3 months. Most recently, Ubox was updated on September 25, 2026 and LaView on September 22, 2026.

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