# Arenti vs Security Camera

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arenti at 1.8K against Security Camera's 156. Arenti also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Arenti against 4.5 for Security Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arenti has 1.8K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Arenti's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's.

Arenti ships an update every 5 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arenti | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews) | [4.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) | [Anthony R. DePasquale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696305034) |

## What reviewers say

### Arenti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio and video monitoring, Abnormality detection alerts, AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages), Secure network connection, 24-hour protection

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔒 Secure monitoring
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
- 💡 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
- 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
- Inability to access camera settings from the app
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and notification settings
- Allow multiple user logins on the same account
- Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580)

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

**Highlights:** Live video feed, Video and snapshot recording, Time-lapse videos, Motion detection with notifications, Adjustable storage duration, Secure iCloud storage

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watchful Pro (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Watchful Pro (annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Watchful Pro (lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arenti free?

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

### Is Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arenti or Security Camera?

Arenti and Security Camera are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 156 ratings respectively.

### Do Arenti or Security Camera have ads?

Neither Arenti nor Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arenti or Security Camera?

Arenti ships an update every 5 weeks, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Arenti was updated on September 25, 2026 and Security Camera on September 21, 2026.

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