# Botslab vs ANRAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANRAN at 84% against Botslab's 36%. ANRAN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Botslab sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ANRAN sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ANRAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANRAN has 1.8K ratings behind it against 260, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Botslab's written reviews are positive against 84% of ANRAN's.

Botslab ships an update fortnightly, ANRAN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Botslab | ANRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botslab/id1527541684/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 260 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 483 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOTSLAB INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527541896) | [Shenzhen Anran Security Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179209893) |

## What reviewers say

### Botslab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botslab/id1527541684)

This application offers smart home control tools designed to enhance your daily life with greater convenience. It provides a centralized platform for managing various smart home devices and functionalities.

**Highlights:** Smart home control, Convenient living, Device management

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan (annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan (annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan (30-day)-Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan (one month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Video History(Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 14-day Video History(Month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Video History(Month) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Month) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History(3 off) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History(8 off) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan（Month) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (one year) | $19.90 | one-time |
| 7-day Video History(Year) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan (one year) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (7-Day History)-yr. | $34.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan（Year) | $44.90 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Year) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14-day Video History(Year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Video History(Year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan（Year) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Clear and responsive video
- 🔒 Good security features
- 💡 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🕰️ Slow video playback and loading

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to cameras
- Inconsistent video recording
- Mapping and room management issues

**Requested features**

- Improve video editing capabilities
- Add multi-user support
- Enhance motion detection sensitivity
- Provide more customization options


### ANRAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your property remotely with real-time video surveillance. This app offers multi-image live feeds, PTZ control, and recording capabilities for comprehensive security. Access your cameras from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** 24 Hour Remote Video Surveillance, Real-time Multi-image Preview, PTZ Control, Video Capture, Recording Backup, QR Scan

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI Sub. \|One Device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| 1Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Event Cloud Mth\| 1 Cam (CAT1) | $5.99 | per month |
| cam basic-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-monthly-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| 2Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $13.99 | per month |
| 4Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $15.99 | per month |
| 3Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| One Year Al Service | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service\| one Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Event cloud storage + AI Plus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Event Rec One Year 30 Days | $59.99 | one-time |
| Two Cam Event One Year 30 Days | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 📷 Great image quality
- 🔊 Clear audio
- 🔋 Reliable solar charging
- 🔒 Effective security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion tracking
- 🔊 Sound quality could be better
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or stops responding
- App crashes during playback

**Requested features**

- Multiple user access
- Longer video recording duration
- Advanced motion detection settings
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Botslab free?

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

### Is ANRAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Botslab or ANRAN?

ANRAN is rated higher. Botslab averages 3.7 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while ANRAN averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Botslab or ANRAN have ads?

Botslab shows ads; ANRAN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Botslab or ANRAN?

Botslab ships an update fortnightly, and ANRAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, Botslab was updated on October 16, 2026 and ANRAN on October 15, 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.*