Comparison

Virtual Observer vs ArLy

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

Head to head

About

Virtual Observer

Features

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Our unique solar or boat powered camera mounts onto a fishing vessels of all shapes and sizes and works with a simple smart-phone app.

About

ArLy

Features

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ArLy is the app that connects the ArLy intraoral camera to the user’s iOS smart device and allows photos or videos to be captured on the iOS smart device. It establishes a WiFi connection between the ArLy wireless intraoral camera and the iOS phone / tablet and streams what the camera is capturing on the user’s iOS device. Key Features: ·Live Camera View: Stream high-definition video directly from your ArLy wireless intraoral camera to your device for detailed visuals. ·Capture Photos & Videos: Easily take snapshots or record videos of what the ArLy intraoral camera is viewing with just a tap. ·User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls make it simple for anyone to connect, view, and capture content. ·Secure and Reliable: Connect via Wi-Fi for a stable and private connection between the ArLy wireless intraoral camera and your iOS device. ·Save & Share: Store captured images and videos on your iOS device, and share them effortlessly with your dentist, colleagues, or family.

Screenshots

Virtual Observer4 screens

ArLy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Virtual Observer at every 2 weeks against ArLy's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Observer ships an update every 2 weeks, ArLy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Virtual Observer versus ArLy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Virtual Observer	ArLy
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.4	13 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	70 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shellcatch Inc	Shenzhen Juyi digital technology Co., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Observer

No in-app purchases

None

ArLy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Observer free?

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

Is ArLy free?

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

Do Virtual Observer or ArLy have ads?

Neither Virtual Observer nor ArLy shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Virtual Observer or ArLy?

Virtual Observer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArLy every 3 months. Most recently, Virtual Observer was updated on September 17, 2026 and ArLy on May 16, 2026.