# GENBOLT CAM vs i

The clearest difference is rating: i at 4.5 against GENBOLT CAM's 3.6. i also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 41%) and ratings volume (706 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GENBOLT CAM sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and i sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 706 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of GENBOLT CAM's written reviews are positive against 65% of i's.

GENBOLT CAM ships an update every 5 weeks, i every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GENBOLT CAM | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genbolt-cam/id1443296340/reviews) | **[4.5 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **706** |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GENBOLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443296339) | [wei wei Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887650) |

## What reviewers say

### GENBOLT CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genbolt-cam/id1443296340)

Access and manage your security cameras remotely. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Control PTZ cameras with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time live view, Playback and record videos, Motion detection alerts, PTZ camera control

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(013) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(010) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(009) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub  7-day vid / 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| 30-day video / one month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799)

This app connects to low-power smart visual doorbells and cameras. It allows user registration, device binding, remote wake-up, and supports both TF and cloud storage. Enjoy real-time HD video previews, snapshots, and two-way audio communication.

**Highlights:** User registration and device binding, Remote device wake-up, TF and cloud storage, Event-triggered facial recognition, 720P/1080P HD real-time preview, Snapshot capture, Full-duplex two-way audio

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $3.49 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $3.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $6.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（3台设备） | $10.49 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（4台设备） | $14.99 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $20.49 | per year |
| 30天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $38.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 360 days | $21.99 | one-time |
| 360-day event trigger video | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good image/video quality
- 📽️ Useful for monitoring birds/wildlife
- 🔒 Reliable security camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🤖 Inaccurate motion detection/bird identification
- 🗣️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to reconnect cameras after updates
- Subscription issues and invalid email errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual video recordings
- Option to adjust recording duration
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Cloud storage management features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GENBOLT CAM free?

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

### Is i free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GENBOLT CAM or i?

i is rated higher. GENBOLT CAM averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while i averages 4.5 from 706 ratings.

### Do GENBOLT CAM or i have ads?

Neither GENBOLT CAM nor i shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GENBOLT CAM or i?

GENBOLT CAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and i every 4 weeks. Most recently, GENBOLT CAM was updated on October 29, 2026 and i on October 29, 2026.

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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.*