Ubox vs NiView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ubox
This app allows users to register and manage intelligent video devices, offering features like power-saving modes, remote wake-up, and various recording options. It supports live viewing, dual-way audio, and remote parameter settings for a range of camera types.
- User registration and device binding
- Power-saving mode and remote wakeup
- TF and cloud recording
- AI face recognition notifications
- Live H.264 720P/1080P viewing
- Dual-way audio
- Remote parameter setting
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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
NiView
Access real-time and historical security footage from your devices. Communicate with visitors remotely and share access with loved ones. Receive timely alerts powered by AI for enhanced home protection.
- Real-time video viewing
- Historical video playback
- Two-way audio calls
- Remote interaction
- Video sharing
- AI humanoid detection
- Intelligent alarm notifications
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NiView is a smart security video service app. Through NiView's video service, you can easily view real-time video, historical video, two-way calls with visitors, remote interaction, and can be shared with friends and relatives at any time. Through NiView's AI humanoid detection and intelligent alarm service, you can receive alarm reminders from monitoring equipment in time, provide you with one-stop functional support and services, and guard your home anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ubox at 87% against NiView's 21%. Ubox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (29K vs 518). NiView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ubox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NiView asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ubox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ubox has 29K ratings behind it against 518, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 21% of NiView's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ubox | NiView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29K ratings) — better | 3.8 (518 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 518 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HONGBO WANG | Shenzhen Nice Intelligence Co., LTD |
Customer experience
Ubox
NiView
User reviews
Ubox
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat 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
NiView
From 518 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📷 High-quality picture and video capture
- 🎮 Good dual camera split-screen controls
- 🔄 Regular app updates
- ⚙️ Reliable performance when working properly
- 🌞 Solar charging functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently after updates
- ❌ App fails to open after installation/updates
- 📵 Cameras go offline repeatedly without clear cause
- 🔌 Connection and WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and delayed response times
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
NiView
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch after recent updates
- App closes immediately after opening (2-second crash)
- Cameras repeatedly go offline despite full battery and signal strength
- Camera configuration times out repeatedly
- Installation stops at 91% completion
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- Cannot connect to WiFi hotspot during setup
- QR code not readable by app during pairing
- Video playback fails or deletes without viewing
- Notifications not working properly
- Siren alarm cannot be turned off
- App not compatible with certain iOS versions
- Camera detection slow when waking from sleep mode
- Reconnect button fails to restore offline cameras
- Cloud storage fails to save recorded events
- App freezes when adjusting camera zoom
Requested features
15 requests- Motion detection zone selection (grid-based area selection)
- Push notifications for human detection events
- HomeKit integration
- Facial recognition capability
- Manual focus adjustment
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- RTSP protocol support
- Matter certification for smart home compatibility
- Bulk event deletion (select all and delete)
- Night mode with flashing lights only (no siren)
- Auto-hide or collapse UI panel option
- Face ID/biometric authentication
- Arabic language support
- Ability to share app access without additional purchase
- Remote camera reset functionality
- Improved zoom precision controls
In-app purchases
Ubox
- 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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- 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
- Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
- 30-day event trigger video$5.49
NiView
No in-app purchases









