Ubox vs Seeing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Seeing
Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.
- Instant doorbell and motion alerts
- High-definition video monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote access from anywhere
- Cloud storage plans
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- Get instant messages when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the PIR motion sensors. - Monitor your home in high definition video. See, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Subscription name: 6-month Plan(6 months);One Year Plan(1 year) 2. Price: cloud storage plan for 6-month Plan product is $28.99, cloud storage plan for One Year Plan product is $29.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "Seeing" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Terms of Use: https://www.seeing.store/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.seeing.store/privacy_policy.html Subscription Service: https://www.seeing.store/renewal.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ubox at 87% against Seeing's 26%. Ubox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Seeing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ubox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 67K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 26% of Seeing's.
Ubox ships an update monthly, Seeing every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Ubox | Seeing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better | 4.6 (67K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28K | 67K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #77 | #33 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HONGBO WANG | LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED |
Customer experience
Ubox
Seeing
User reviews
Ubox
From 28K 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
Seeing
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues
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
Seeing
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection
Requested features
4 requests- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support
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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- 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
- 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
Seeing
- SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
- SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
- SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
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- SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
- 6 months Plan$28.996 Months
- 6-month Plan$28.996 Months
- SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month$28.996 Months
- SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year$29.991 Year
- SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- One Year Plan$29.991 Year
- SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- One year Plan$29.991 Year
- SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year$29.991 Year
- S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One Super Plan$59.991 Year
- One super plan$59.991 Year









