# StarEye vs ix cam

The clearest difference is rating: ix cam at 4.3 against StarEye's 3.0. StarEye's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarEye sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and ix cam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ix cam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of StarEye's written reviews are positive against 0% of ix cam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, ix cam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarEye | ix cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-cam/id6459475810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **10.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xuanyuanxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523975769) | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| 7-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


### ix cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-cam/id6459475810)

Monitor your home security with this app, connecting and managing network cameras. View live feeds, playback recordings, utilize cloud storage, and communicate via two-way audio. Features AI human detection for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Real-time video viewing, Playback recordings, Cloud storage, Two-way audio communication, AI human detection, Camera management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7day storage monthly | $1.79 | per month |
| 7day storage monthly | $1.79 | per month |
| 30-day storage monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 30-day storage monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 7 days storage 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7 days storage 180 days | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 days storage 30 days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7days storage 365 days | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarEye free?

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

### Is ix cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarEye or ix cam?

ix cam is rated higher. StarEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ix cam averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do StarEye or ix cam have ads?

ix cam shows ads; StarEye does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarEye or ix cam?

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, and ix cam every 6 weeks. Most recently, StarEye was updated on November 9, 2026 and ix cam on November 3, 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.*