Comparison

IPC360 Home vs M.A.R.V.I.N.

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

Head to head
About

IPC360 Home

Monitor your home remotely with live video, audio, and two-way communication. Stay connected to your living space from anywhere in the world through your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote access from phone/tablet
  • Worldwide stream servers
  • Cloud plan subscription
Features
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IPC360 Home mobile APP provides home users with 360 extraordinary experiences as staying home when they are away from home. With the establishment of worldwide stream servers, users can easily feel at home on their phone or tablet by watching, listening and talking. Automatic Renewal Service Rules If you click to subscribe, activate and use Cloud Plan automatic renewal service (hereinafter referred to as "this automatic renewal service"), it is deemed that you agree to these rules. You understand and agree: 1. If you subscribe to this automatic renewal service and you do not explicitly cancel this automatic renewal service during the subscription period, the relevant entities will be bound from the time you activate this automatic renewal service 1 day before each subscription period is about to expire. The service fee for the next subscription period will be automatically deducted from the balance of the account (hereinafter collectively referred to as "account") such as the pre-defined self-owned recharge account, bound third-party payment account, bank card, communication account, etc., thereby extending the membership validity period corresponding to the subscription period . You should pay attention to the status of the above accounts and deductible balances. The risks and/or losses such as failure to renew due to account problems or insufficient balance will be borne by you. 2.Subscription period: No expiry date unless you cancel the cloud plan subscription. 3. You confirm and agree that Puwell have the right to adjust service prices. If Puwell intends to adjust the service price when you activate the automatic renewal service, we will notify you in advance by appropriate means (including but not limited to announcements on the site, SMS, etc.). If you do not agree to the service price adjustment, you can cancel this automatic renewal service in accordance with these rules; if you do not cancel this automatic renewal service, the subsequent charges deducted by the relevant entity will be based on the adjusted service fee; if you are subscribing Cancellation within 24 hours before the expiration of the period, the relevant entity may deduct the service fee for the next subscription period based on the adjusted service fee, and then stop the withholding service. After this automatic renewal service is canceled, if you activate the automatic renewal service again, the service fee automatically deducted by the relevant entity shall be subject to the service fee displayed on the page at that time. 4. The method for automatic renewal users to unsubscribe is as follows: Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase): Open the Apple phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", Go to the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", and select your Cloud Plan subscription to cancel it. If you do not cancel the automatic renewal function 1 day before the subscription period expires, the subscription will be automatically renewed and deducted. 5. Puwell can also stop continuing to provide you with automatic renewal services according to the needs of its operating strategy. Your Cloud Plan service period will terminate on the date of the expiration of the current service period. 6. Cloud Plan service agreement: https://appint.ipc365.com/Index/showFile?filetype=cloudterms&lan=en 7. Privacy agreement: https://appint.ipc365.com/Index/showFile?filetype=pravicy

About

M.A.R.V.I.N.

Instantly identify objects, analyze environments, and gain insights with real-time augmented reality scanning. Turn your camera into an AI vision system to understand the world around you, from everyday items to the natural world.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR scanning
  • Object identification
  • Environmental analysis
  • Bio scan for people, pets, plants, and animals
  • Toolkit mode for problem-solving
  • Static image analysis
Features
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M.A.R.V.I.N. Machine-Assisted Recognition & Visual Identification Network Unlock real-time augmented scanning. Point your camera at anything and get instant insights—identify objects, analyze environments, and understand the world around you. Turn your camera into a powerful AI vision system. Point, scan, and instantly understand what you’re looking at. M.A.R.V.I.N. identifies, classifies, and explains objects in real time with fast, dynamic AI analysis. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Live Scanning: Continuous AR-powered scanning that detects and analyzes as you move. Pause and resume anytime. Full Scan: Broad, real-time object recognition across everything in view—furniture, tools, electronics, environments, and more. Bio Scan: Scan people and pets for a deeper, more dynamic readout—then expand to plants, animals, insects, and the rest of the natural world. One mode, built for life. Toolkit Mode: MacGyver-style problem solving. Get creative uses, fixes, and practical suggestions based on what’s around you. Explorer Mode: Turn scanning into a discovery experience with guided challenges and missions. Static Image Analysis: Snap or upload photos for deeper, non-real-time insights. Built for anyone who wants to instantly understand the world around them. Powered by continuous AR tracking, multi-mode AI analysis, and an intelligent object recognition pipeline. Download M.A.R.V.I.N. and see the world differently.

Screenshots

IPC360 Home4 screens
M.A.R.V.I.N.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: M.A.R.V.I.N. at 5.0 against IPC360 Home's 4.5. M.A.R.V.I.N. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). IPC360 Home's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IPC360 Home sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. M.A.R.V.I.N. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M.A.R.V.I.N. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPC360 Home has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPC360 Home ships an update monthly, M.A.R.V.I.N. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IPC360 Home versus M.A.R.V.I.N.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPC360 HomeM.A.R.V.I.N.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB26 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPUWELL CLOUD TECH LIMITEDJerrod Taylor

Customer experience

IPC360 Home

All ratings2,316 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,044 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.5%

M.A.R.V.I.N.

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IPC360 Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera loses connection randomly
  • App freezes or crashes on launch
  • Recorded videos not saving properly
  • Motion detection triggers false alarms
  • Camera unable to pan/tilt as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to disable ads
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity and accuracy
  • Provide easier way to delete recorded videos
  • Allow offline viewing of recorded footage
  • Implement cloud storage without mandatory subscription

M.A.R.V.I.N.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

IPC360 Home

Subscriptions11
  • 7-Day video History(1 Camera)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(2 Camera)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(1 Camera)1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 7-Day video History(3 Camera)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(2 Camera)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(4 Camera)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(3 Camera)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(5 Camera)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(4 Camera)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • 7-day 1 cam yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-day 1 cam yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 7D/1M/Event cloud storage$1.99
  • 30D/1M/Event cloud storage$3.99
  • Human Detect&Track Permanent-V$4.99
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  • 7D/12M/Event cloud storage$14.99
  • 30D/12M/Event cloud storage$29.99
None

M.A.R.V.I.N.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPC360 Home free?
IPC360 Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M.A.R.V.I.N. free?
M.A.R.V.I.N. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPC360 Home or M.A.R.V.I.N.?
M.A.R.V.I.N. is rated higher. IPC360 Home averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while M.A.R.V.I.N. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IPC360 Home or M.A.R.V.I.N. have ads?
IPC360 Home shows ads; M.A.R.V.I.N. does not.
Which is updated more often, IPC360 Home or M.A.R.V.I.N.?
IPC360 Home ships an update monthly, and M.A.R.V.I.N. every 2 days. Most recently, IPC360 Home was updated on October 20, 2026 and M.A.R.V.I.N. on October 4, 2026.

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