# StarEye vs i

The clearest difference is rating: StarEye at 3.0 against i's 1.8. StarEye also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarEye sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarEye holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of StarEye's written reviews are positive against 7% of i's.

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, i every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarEye | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767/reviews)** | [1.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-camera/id6449413852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **11.7% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xuanyuanxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523975769) | [锦才 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433440881) |

## What reviewers say

### StarEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767)

Easily configure and manage smart home devices with one-click setup. Access cloud storage for recordings, photos, and videos, and monitor your devices remotely. Receive instant notifications for activity, such as guest arrivals.

**Highlights:** One-click device configuration, Cloud storage for records, photos, and videos, Remote device monitoring, On-demand photo and video capture, Push notifications for activity

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $17.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $20.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $41.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-camera/id6449413852)

This utility app allows users to capture and organize images and videos using industrial camera devices. It provides tools for managing visual media directly from compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Capture images, Record videos, Manage media, Industrial camera integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarEye free?

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

### Is i free?

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

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

StarEye is rated higher. StarEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while i averages 1.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do StarEye or i have ads?

Neither StarEye nor i shows ads.

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

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, and i every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarEye was updated on October 15, 2026 and i on September 25, 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.*