ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) vs iSMS 7.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
This app provides remote access to surveillance devices for small businesses and individuals. Monitor live and recorded video feeds, receive alerts, and manage cloud-connected cameras. It supports setups with up to 6 NVRs, each handling 16 channels.
- Remote live and recorded video viewing
- Alarm notifications
- Cloud device sharing
- Supports up to 6 NVRs (16 channels each)
- Simplified interface for small businesses
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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.
iSMS 7.0
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Siera iSMS 7.0 is a P2P way to view Siera´s IPC and HVR,Plug and Play from all over the world. With our APP you can view your devices without the job of setting port forwarding and the IP address. Basic function introduction: 1.Stream Videos over WIFI or 4G 2.View up to 16 live video streams 3.Device management. 4.Snapshot and browse picture 5.Record and playback video 6.PTZ control 7.Landscape and Portrait orientation support 8.Two-way talk-back 9.Digital ZOOM 10.Using QRcode to add new device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSMS 7.0 at none against ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)'s 5. iSMS 7.0 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iSMS 7.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) ships an update weekly, iSMS 7.0 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) | iSMS 7.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 362 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uniview Technologies Co., Ltd. | Siera Electronics |
In-app purchases
ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch)
- 7-day circular Monthly plan$0.991 Month
- 30-day circular Monthly plan$1.991 Month
- 1 camera, 7-Day Event-Based$2.691 Month
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- 7-day circular Yearly plan$2.991 Year
- 30-day circular Yearly plan$3.991 Year
iSMS 7.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) free?
Is iSMS 7.0 free?
Do ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) or iSMS 7.0 have ads?
Which is updated more often, ArchLive (Formerly Uniarch) or iSMS 7.0?
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