VZview vs ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VZview
This application enables remote live viewing of NVRs and IP cameras that support Cloud P2P. Users can access real-time video feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant notifications for motion detection events. It provides a convenient way to monitor security cameras from anywhere.
- Real-time camera monitoring
- Video playback of recordings
- Motion detection alerts
- Remote access to NVRs/IP cameras
- Cloud P2P support
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The VZview app is designed to work with NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to playback recorded video to search every milestone of your life. When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from VZview app. Key Features: 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
This app provides remote access to surveillance systems for small businesses and individuals. Monitor live and recorded video feeds from up to 6 NVRs, receive alarm notifications, and share cloud-connected devices.
- Remote live and recorded video viewing
- Alarm notifications
- Cloud device sharing
- Supports up to 6 NVRs
- Simplified interface for small setups
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ArchLive is a simplified mobile surveillance app for small businesses and end-user, ideal for setups with up to 6 NVRs (16 channels each). Remotely access devices to view live/recorded videos, receive alarms and share cloud devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) at 3.6 against VZview's 1.0. ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). VZview's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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.
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
VZview ships an update every 5 months, ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VZview | ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 345 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FPC SECURITY CORP | Uniview Technologies Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
VZview
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
In-app purchases
VZview
No in-app purchases
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
No in-app purchases
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