# CORTEX IQ vs AppWars

The clearest difference is rating: AppWars at 5.0 against CORTEX IQ's 2.8. CORTEX IQ's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AppWars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CORTEX IQ has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CORTEX IQ | AppWars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-iq/id1531050457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwars/id6762370661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 143 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Core Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325191573) | [Roenic Natarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804387100) |

## What reviewers say

### CORTEX IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-iq/id1531050457)

This surveillance software enables live video streaming, recording, and remote playback. It supports Apple Push Notification service for alerts and offers features like snapshots and PTZ control.

**Highlights:** Live video stream, Video record and playback, Video remote playback, Apple Push Notification service support, Snapshots, PTZ control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fast loading
- 👍 Works with multiple locations/units
- 👍 Good night vision color
- 👍 Crisp images with no lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly offline
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficult to connect remotely
- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 Connection fails often

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on new iPhone
- Cameras rarely come up
- App works only 10% of the time
- App is offline most of the time
- Connection fails after a year without changes

**Requested features**

- Easier access to motion-activated video clips
- Improved push notifications
- Live assistance in help section
- Better support for new iPhones/iOS versions


### AppWars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwars/id6762370661)

A platform for app developers and business owners to compare app performance, track key metrics, and engage in real-time competitions against rivals. Gain competitive insights to refine strategies and achieve success in the app marketplace.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head app performance tracking, Real-time analytics on downloads and revenue, Customizable goal-based challenges, Actionable business insights from data, Competitive edge in the app marketplace

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CORTEX IQ free?

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

### Is AppWars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CORTEX IQ or AppWars?

AppWars is rated higher. CORTEX IQ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while AppWars averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*