# Canny Cam vs Seeing

The clearest difference is rating: Seeing at 4.6 against Canny Cam's 2.5. Seeing also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (67K vs 48). Canny Cam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canny Cam sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seeing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 67K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Canny Cam's written reviews are positive against 26% of Seeing's.

Canny Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Seeing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canny Cam | Seeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canny-cam/id1533623272/reviews) | **[4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **26.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 178 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [辉 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622748838) | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) |

## What reviewers say

### Canny Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canny-cam/id1533623272)

Monitor your home, office, or shop remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate via intercom.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Intelligent video recording, Real-time notification and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7 days loop recordMonthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 1cam 15days loop recordMonthy | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Member(1 device) | $3.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop recordMonthy | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard Member (1 device) | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop recordMonthy. | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop recordMonthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 10c 30days loop record Monthy. | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Member (4 devices) | $9.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop recordMonthy. | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop recordMonthy | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Member (1 device) REC | $14.99 | per month |
| 20c 60days loop recordMonthy | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Member (20 devices) | $19.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop recordMonthy. | $20.99 | per month |
| 1cams 30day CVR loop record. | $24.99 | per month |
| 8cams 30day loop recordMonthy | $34.99 | per month |
| Basic Member(1 device) Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard Member (1 device) Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard Member (4 devices) Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canny Cam free?

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

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canny Cam or Seeing?

Seeing is rated higher. Canny Cam averages 2.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Seeing averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

### Do Canny Cam or Seeing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; Canny Cam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canny Cam or Seeing?

Canny Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Seeing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Canny Cam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Seeing on September 25, 2026.

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