Arpha vs Cldbus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Cldbus
Manage and monitor intelligent devices like door locks, cameras, and doorbells remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and share device access with family members. Configure device settings with ease.
- Intelligent device support (door locks, cameras, doorbells)
- Remote real-time monitoring
- Two-way voice intercom
- Device sharing and remote authorization
- Configuration settings for devices
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1、Support the distribution network and access of intelligent devices such as door locks, doorbells and cameras 2、Support remote real-time monitoring and two-way voice intercom 3、Support sharing devices and remote authorisation of family members. 4、Support relevant configuration settings for devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arpha at 3.5 against Cldbus's 2.1. Arpha also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%). Cldbus's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Arpha's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cldbus's.
Arpha ships an update every 9 months, Cldbus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arpha | Cldbus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (30 ratings) — better | 2.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fuwei Global Co., Ltd. | DONGGUAN LULUSHUN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Arpha
Cldbus
In-app purchases
Arpha
No in-app purchases
Cldbus
No in-app purchases
