Comparison

Ubox vs Arogal

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

Arogal

Monitor your home's safety remotely with real-time video and intelligent motion detection. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and set custom detection areas to protect your loved ones and property. This app provides convenient tools for comprehensive home security.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Intelligent motion detection
  • Instant activity notifications
  • Custom detection areas
  • Time and message reminders
  • Remote home safety monitoring
Features
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Arogal is an application dedicated to researching smart home security products. With just one mobile phone, you can monitor the safety of your home anytime and anywhere. We offer a series of new features to make monitoring and protecting your home more convenient. Using Arogal, you can view real-time video clips in your home to ensure a worry-free home security. It also has an intelligent motion detection function, so if any abnormal activity occurs, you will receive an immediate notification to ensure the safety of your home. Set up time and message reminders to keep track of what happens at home at any time and ensure worry-free home security. There is also an advanced intelligent custom detection area that can precisely monitor the areas you care about. Let Arogal become your guardian for home security! Protect your loved ones and property

Screenshots

Ubox4 screens
Arogal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ubox at 87% against Arogal's 18%. Ubox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (29K vs 42). Arogal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Arogal sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ubox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ubox has 29K ratings behind it against 42, 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 18% of Arogal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ubox ships an update monthly, Arogal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ubox versus Arogal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUboxArogal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better2.3 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better42
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79 — better#169
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONGBO WANGCONICO (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Ubox

All ratings27,653 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews3,100 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.9%

Arogal

All ratings32 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

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

Arogal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • 180-day event trigger video$21.99
19 purchases

Arogal

Subscriptions19
  • Cloud Service 1 Camera$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Service 2 Cameras$6.991 Month
  • Cloud Service 1 Camera$7.991 Month
Show 16 more
  • Cloud Service 3 Cameras$10.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$19.991 Month
  • Cloud Service 1 Camera$19.996 Months
  • Monthly Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$35.991 Month
  • Cloud Service 1 Camera$35.996 Months
  • Cloud Service 1 Camera$39.991 Year
  • Cloud Service$59.991 Year
  • Cloud Service 2 Cameras$64.996 Months
  • 6-Month Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$99.996 Months
  • Annual Unlimited Data (1 Camera)$169.991 Year
  • 6-Month Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$179.996 Months
  • Annual Unlimited Data (2 Cameras)$304.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited Data (7 Cameras)$949.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited Data (8 Cameras)$999.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited Data (9 Cameras)$1099.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited Data (10 Cameras)$1199.991 Year

Questions

Is Ubox free?
Ubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arogal free?
Arogal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ubox or Arogal?
Ubox is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Arogal averages 2.3 from 42 ratings.
Do Ubox or Arogal have ads?
Neither Ubox nor Arogal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ubox or Arogal?
Ubox ships an update monthly, and Arogal every 9 days. Most recently, Ubox was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arogal on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ubox or Arogal?
Ubox currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Arogal at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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