# Ironchip_authenticator vs V720

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ironchip_authenticator at none against V720's 13. Ironchip_authenticator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Ironchip_authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ironchip_authenticator ships an update every 4 weeks, V720 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ironchip_authenticator | V720 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ironchip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550133421) | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) |

## What reviewers say

### Ironchip_authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ironchip-authenticator/id1550133419)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### V720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449)

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity via app or WeChat push notifications. Securely store your footage in the cloud with optional subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Historical video playback, Mobile alarm notifications, Device sharing, Optional cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI超级分辨率包月 | $0.39 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包季 | $0.89 | per 3 months |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包年 | $2.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| 7-day rolling, 30-day storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day 2G cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90-day 2G cloud storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual 2G cloud storage | $12.99 | one-time |
| Three year 2G cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180-day 2G cloud storage | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality for the price
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Camera works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 💩 Terrible app with many ads and crashes
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🤯 Confusing and non-intuitive app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to connect and stay connected to cameras
- Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Incorrect time/date display on recordings

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better battery life and power management
- More language support beyond just Chinese
- Ability to view cameras remotely without being on the same network


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ironchip_authenticator free?

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

### Is V720 free?

V720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Ironchip_authenticator or V720 have ads?

V720 shows ads; Ironchip_authenticator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ironchip_authenticator or V720?

Ironchip_authenticator ships an update every 4 weeks, and V720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ironchip_authenticator was updated on October 10, 2026 and V720 on October 14, 2026.

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