# i vs NiView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: i at 65% against NiView's 21%. i also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). NiView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NiView asks for nothing beyond the download.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 706 and 509 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of i's written reviews are positive against 21% of NiView's.

i ships an update every 4 weeks, NiView monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | NiView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799/reviews)** | [3.8 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niview/id1518203527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 509 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wei wei Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887650) | [Shenzhen Nice Intelligence Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516404811) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799)

This app connects to low-power smart visual doorbells and cameras. It allows user registration, device binding, remote wake-up, and supports both TF and cloud storage. Enjoy real-time HD video previews, snapshots, and two-way audio communication.

**Highlights:** User registration and device binding, Remote device wake-up, TF and cloud storage, Event-triggered facial recognition, 720P/1080P HD real-time preview, Snapshot capture, Full-duplex two-way audio

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $3.49 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $3.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $6.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（3台设备） | $10.49 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（4台设备） | $14.99 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $20.49 | per year |
| 30天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $38.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 360 days | $21.99 | one-time |
| 360-day event trigger video | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good image/video quality
- 📽️ Useful for monitoring birds/wildlife
- 🔒 Reliable security camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🤖 Inaccurate motion detection/bird identification
- 🗣️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to reconnect cameras after updates
- Subscription issues and invalid email errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual video recordings
- Option to adjust recording duration
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Cloud storage management features


### NiView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niview/id1518203527)

Access real-time and historical security footage from your devices. Communicate with visitors remotely and share access with loved ones. Receive timely alerts powered by AI for enhanced home protection.

**Highlights:** Real-time video viewing, Historical video playback, Two-way audio calls, Remote interaction, Video sharing, AI humanoid detection, Intelligent alarm notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 High-quality picture and video capture
- 🎮 Good dual camera split-screen controls
- 🔄 Regular app updates
- ⚙️ Reliable performance when working properly
- 🌞 Solar charging functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently after updates
- ❌ App fails to open after installation/updates
- 📵 Cameras go offline repeatedly without clear cause
- 🔌 Connection and WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and delayed response times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after recent updates
- App closes immediately after opening (2-second crash)
- Cameras repeatedly go offline despite full battery and signal strength
- Camera configuration times out repeatedly
- Installation stops at 91% completion

**Requested features**

- Motion detection zone selection (grid-based area selection)
- Push notifications for human detection events
- HomeKit integration
- Facial recognition capability
- Manual focus adjustment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is NiView free?

NiView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, i or NiView?

i is rated higher. i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while NiView averages 3.8 from 509 ratings.

### Do i or NiView have ads?

Neither i nor NiView shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or NiView?

i ships an update every 4 weeks, and NiView monthly. Most recently, i was updated on October 29, 2026 and NiView on October 29, 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.*