OPTEX Vision vs Observer HD+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPTEX Vision
View live and recorded video from compatible OPTEX cameras. Register devices and configure their functions directly through the application.
- Register OPTEX products
- Configure product functions
- Live camera view
- View recorded videos
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OPTEX Vision app is the viewer app to see the camera view of OPTEX products. You can do the following things with this app. ・To register OPTEX products which are compatible with this app. ・To configure functions. ・To check live view or recorded videos through this app.
Observer HD+
Monitor your home or loved ones remotely with live video feeds from compatible cameras. Record footage manually or automatically via motion detection and receive instant notifications for any activity.
- Live video streaming
- Motion detection recording
- Manual video recording
- Playback recorded videos
- Push notifications
- Compatible with ALC ObserverHD+ cameras
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Want to keep an eye on your house or your loved ones while you are away? You have made the right choice with ALC ObserverHD+! You will not need to register for anything and you do not need a PC or laptop for installation. You will see live video within 5 minutes (starting with turning on the app)! ALC ObserverHD+ app is compatible with all ALC ObserverHD+ (AWF series) cameras. Simply install the app, follow the on-screen instructions, and start monitoring through your SightHD cameras. You will be able to watch live feeds from any cameras at any time. Manually record videos or turn on motion detection so it automatically records when something moves in front of the camera. Playback your recorded videos directly on your smartphone or tablet. Turn on notification so you will be kept up-to-date! For more information, please visit https://www.secufirst.eu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OPTEX Vision at 2.3 against Observer HD+'s 1.0. OPTEX Vision also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Observer HD+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OPTEX Vision holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of OPTEX Vision's written reviews are positive against 0% of Observer HD+'s.
OPTEX Vision ships an update every 3 months, Observer HD+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPTEX Vision | Observer HD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPTEX GROUP CO., LTD. | JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION |
Customer experience
OPTEX Vision
Observer HD+
In-app purchases
OPTEX Vision
No in-app purchases
Observer HD+
No in-app purchases
