# Ubox vs LaView

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 (#68 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.

Both are free to download. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LaView asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Ubox ships an update monthly, LaView every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubox | LaView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326/reviews)** | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laview/id1492821250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HONGBO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805831191) | [LAVIEW EAGLE-EYE TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231345302) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $5.99 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 2 x 180 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $16.99 | per month |
| 4 x 30 days cloud recording | $22.99 | per month |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $39.99 | per year |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $59.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $3.49 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $5.49 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| 180-day event trigger video | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### LaView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laview/id1492821250)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and LaView on September 25, 2026.

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