Comparison

Arpha vs VideoLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Device sharing with family
  • Easy device connection
  • Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
Features
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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

About

VideoLink

Remotely connect and manage your home's intelligent webcams and video recorders. View real-time video, capture footage, record, and communicate with two-way audio. Receive intelligent alarm notifications for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Remote camera connection
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Video recording
  • Voice call and intercom
  • Intelligent alarm push
Features
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VideoLink is a tool application for remotely connecting and managing home intelligent webcam, intelligent video recorder and other products. It can uniformly manage security products in the WIFI or mobile network environment, and can realize real-time video viewing, capture, video recording, voice call, real-time intercom, intelligent alarm push and other functions

Screenshots

Arpha4 screens
VideoLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arpha at 3.5 against VideoLink's 1.8. VideoLink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arpha holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Arpha's written reviews are positive against 5% of VideoLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arpha ships an update every 9 months, VideoLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arpha versus VideoLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArphaVideoLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (30 ratings) — better1.8 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3040 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFuwei Global Co., Ltd.强 李

Customer experience

Arpha

All ratings30 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral24.1%
Negative65.5%

VideoLink

All ratings40 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative77.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative86.8%

In-app purchases

None

Arpha

No in-app purchases

None

VideoLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arpha free?
Arpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VideoLink free?
VideoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arpha or VideoLink?
Arpha is rated higher. Arpha averages 3.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while VideoLink averages 1.8 from 40 ratings.
Do Arpha or VideoLink have ads?
Neither Arpha nor VideoLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arpha or VideoLink?
Arpha ships an update every 9 months, and VideoLink monthly. Most recently, Arpha was updated on September 21, 2026 and VideoLink on September 23, 2026.

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