# Arlo Secure vs Arenti

The clearest difference is ads: Arenti at none against Arlo Secure's shown. Arenti also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). Arlo Secure's advantage is ratings volume (406K vs 1.8K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arenti holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 406K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Arlo Secure's written reviews are positive against 76% of Arenti's.

Arlo Secure ships an update weekly, Arenti every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arlo Secure | Arenti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (406K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 818 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) |

## What reviewers say

### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #98 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from a single app. Arm/disarm your system, customize activity zones, and receive intelligent alerts. Access live experts and emergency response for round-the-clock protection.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Customizable activity zones, Intelligent motion alerts, 24/7 live security experts, Emergency response activation, High-resolution video viewing, Object detection (person, package, animal, vehicle)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


### Arenti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio and video monitoring, Abnormality detection alerts, AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages), Secure network connection, 24-hour protection

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔒 Secure monitoring
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
- 💡 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
- 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
- Inability to access camera settings from the app
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and notification settings
- Allow multiple user logins on the same account
- Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arlo Secure free?

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

### Is Arenti free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arlo Secure or Arenti?

Arenti is rated higher. Arlo Secure averages 4.2 out of 5 from 406K ratings, while Arenti averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Arlo Secure or Arenti have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Arenti does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arlo Secure or Arenti?

Arlo Secure ships an update weekly, and Arenti every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arlo Secure was updated on September 27, 2026 and Arenti on September 28, 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.*