HDlivecam vs Arpha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDlivecam
This app transforms your device into a remote surveillance camera for home or business monitoring. It offers one-button arming, intelligent warnings, and secure cloud storage for recorded footage, ensuring your privacy is protected.
- Remote surveillance camera
- One-button arming
- Intelligent warning system
- Cloud file storage
- Privacy protection
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HDlivecam is a smart connected wireless remote surveillance camera, remote home, look at the store, see the company, one-button arming, intelligent warning; file cloud storage, never lost, highly protected personal privacy, is an all-weather smart wireless The internet
Arpha
Control home appliances remotely and manage multiple devices with ease. Set timers for automated functions and share device access with family members. Connect quickly and enjoy smart living.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timer functions
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device connection
- Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
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Arpha – Your Complete Smart Home Security System. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Protect your home inside and out with Arpha, the all-in-one app that connects and controls your Arpha smart locks, video doorbells, indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, and solar-powered security devices. Monitor what matters most with instant alerts, live video, and intelligent detection powered by the Tuya smart home platform. From unlocking your door with your palm, face, or fingerprint, to viewing your front door through a dual-camera video doorbell, Arpha keeps every corner of your home within reach — anytime, anywhere. What you can do with the Arpha App: •Get real-time alerts for motion, door activity, and visitors •Watch live video and communicate with guests via two-way audio •Control smart locks, doorbells, cameras, and sensors from one place •Share access and manage multiple devices or locations •Set automation routines and customized notifications •Enjoy effortless setup with Tuya’s powerful cloud platform Whether you're at home or halfway around the world, Arpha keeps your world secure, connected, and always in sight. Products using this platform include: GF-7, J1, K1, M1, N1, Q1, Q2, T1, X1, X3, X6, Z1, Z2, Aurora, DF, D180, D280, SP300, D289, T229, AL501, P160, K03, B01
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arpha at 3.5 against HDlivecam's 1.8. HDlivecam's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (163 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arpha holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDlivecam has 163 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 10% positive.
HDlivecam ships an update every 6 weeks, Arpha every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDlivecam | Arpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (163 ratings) | 3.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 10.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 志强 刘 | Fuwei Global Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HDlivecam
Arpha
Bugs and requests
HDlivecam
Reported bugs
6 issues- Camera won't connect to WiFi
- App crashes when accessing SD card
- Can't download recordings without subscription
- App crashes after latest update
- Can't log in or create account
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- Camera goes offline randomly
Requested features
6 requests- Add reset button for camera
- Improve setup process
- Add support for hidden WiFi networks
- Improve cloud service and pricing
- Add option to disable onscreen alerts
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- Improve headphone audio support
Arpha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HDlivecam
No in-app purchases
Arpha
No in-app purchases









