# Ubox vs Seeing

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubox | Seeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326/reviews)** | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#33** |
| Size | 92 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HONGBO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805831191) | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubox

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubox free?

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

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ubox or Seeing?

Ubox is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Seeing averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

### Do Ubox or Seeing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; Ubox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ubox or Seeing?

Ubox ships an update monthly, and Seeing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ubox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Seeing on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ubox or Seeing?

Ubox currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Seeing at #33. 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.*