Comparison

Conico vs GuoanVision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Conico

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for peace of mind. Control camera direction and utilize features like intercom and digital zoom.

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
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Conico is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. Conico Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction Continuous annual service, a yearly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select Conico subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://apps.conico.com/eula/conico/index.html

About

GuoanVision

This app provides remote access to your home security system, allowing you to monitor your property from anywhere. It supports multiple devices and users, offering convenient and fast network connections for real-time viewing.

Highlights
  • Remote security monitoring
  • Multi-device connectivity
  • Multi-account sharing
  • Multiple network connection modes
  • Real-time viewing
Features
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Guoanvision allows you to easily enjoy the cloud smart life and is your expert for your home security and safety. 1. Remote control, monitor the security of guards and property anywhere and anytime. 2. Can be connected to multiple terminals, mobile phones, computers, notebooks, TVs, PADs. 3. Multiple accounts can be run at the same time to share monitoring videos and pictures with family, friends, and colleagues. 4. Multi-mode network connection, can be connected through WiFi, Bluetooth, hotspot network connection, convenient, simple and fast connection. 5. The interface is simple and convenient to operate, enabling real-time viewing of the monitoring area anytime and anywhere

Screenshots

Conico4 screens
GuoanVision3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GuoanVision at 2.7 against Conico's 2.0. GuoanVision also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Conico's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (118 vs 33). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Conico sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GuoanVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GuoanVision holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 33 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conico ships an update every 2 weeks, GuoanVision monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Conico versus GuoanVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConicoGuoanVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (118 ratings)2.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB185 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Leng Qian Bao Technology Co., Ltd.GUOANVISION Inc.

Customer experience

Conico

All ratings113 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative73.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative76.9%

GuoanVision

All ratings32 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Conico

Reported bugs

48 issues
  • App constantly crashes
  • App logs out and doesn't load
  • Cannot set up cameras, no code on devices
  • Login issues: 'username not valid' after signup
  • App shuts off unexpectedly
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  • Slow loading of videos from SD card
  • Wireless cameras require constant plugging in
  • Cannot connect to cameras after ID change
  • Wi-Fi busy errors and smart plug name reverts
  • Cannot renew subscription
  • Recording loops are too short (e.g., 3 hours instead of 7)
  • Bluetooth not working
  • App won't open or load when away from home
  • Notifications not available/not sent
  • Sound switches to phone speaker when headphones are used
  • Camera disconnects from network every few days
  • Motion alerts do not work
  • App not user-friendly
  • Takes up excessive device storage
  • Cannot remove recordings from cloud one by one
  • Wi-Fi input box not clickable
  • App update causes cameras to stop working
  • Keyboard not showing up to enter Wi-Fi info
  • iCloud subscription charged twice but not applied
  • Forgot password link not sent
  • App not working after 'update'
  • Network is unavailable error
  • Server is down
  • App keeps disconnecting from phone and logging out
  • Video goes in and out, skips, cannot skim
  • Network errors despite other apps working
  • App disconnects from camera, screen goes black on enlargement
  • App requires 2.4GHz internet only
  • Sound is automatically muted on opening the app
  • Device randomly disconnects from the Internet
  • iPad app doesn't tilt with the screen
  • Terrible sound quality
  • Device makes weird noises randomly
  • Setup fails when creating a new password
  • Device unable to connect to router
  • Won't connect to WiFi, incorrect password errors
  • Lagging video, only showing still images
  • Tech support website redirects to an error page
  • App has never worked for some users
  • Sound doesn't work half the time
  • App crashes during setup
  • App crashes every 5 minutes
  • Device beeps for minutes and doesn't work

Requested features

36 requests
  • Fix motion notification issues
  • Improve app stability and prevent crashes
  • Allow users to set up cameras without codes
  • Provide better customer support
  • Fix login issues where username is not valid
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  • Allow app to run 24/7 without shutting off
  • Improve loading times for SD card videos
  • Clarify which cameras are truly wireless
  • Fix Wi-Fi busy errors and smart plug name reversion
  • Allow subscription renewal
  • Fix short recording loop issues
  • Address Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Ensure app works when away from home
  • Improve cloud storage options and pricing
  • Fix issues with adding cameras to cloud storage
  • Fix sound issues when using headphones
  • Fix app not working after updates
  • Improve user-friendliness of the app
  • Allow easier removal of recordings from cloud
  • Fix Wi-Fi input box not being clickable
  • Fix keyboard not showing up for Wi-Fi info
  • Resolve iCloud subscription and billing issues
  • Fix 'forgot password' link functionality
  • Ensure app works with 5G networks
  • Allow iPad app to work in landscape mode
  • Fix sound automatically muting on app open
  • Improve device connectivity to the internet
  • Make troubleshooting less disruptive
  • Fix video skipping and allow skimming
  • Allow screen enlargement without going black
  • Support internet connections higher than 2.4GHz
  • Fix app disconnecting from phone/logging out
  • Fix camera disconnecting from network
  • Improve notification reliability for motion and sound
  • Enhance sound quality
  • Allow users to create a username during signup

GuoanVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Conico

Subscriptions8
  • 1 cam for 7 days loop record$2.991 Month
  • 2 cam for 7 days loop record$4.991 Month
  • 1 cam for 30 days loop record$6.991 Month
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  • 4 cam for 7 days loop record$8.991 Month
  • 2 cam for 30 days loop record$11.991 Month
  • 8 cam for 7 days loop record$14.991 Month
  • 4 cam for 30 days loop record$20.991 Month
  • 8 cam for 30 days loop record$34.991 Month
One-time5
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
Show 2 more
  • 7 days record/valid 1 Year.$29.99
  • 7 days record/valid 2 Years$44.99
None

GuoanVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conico free?
Conico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GuoanVision free?
GuoanVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Conico or GuoanVision?
GuoanVision is rated higher. Conico averages 2.0 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while GuoanVision averages 2.7 from 33 ratings.
Do Conico or GuoanVision have ads?
Neither Conico nor GuoanVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conico or GuoanVision?
Conico ships an update every 2 weeks, and GuoanVision monthly. Most recently, Conico was updated on October 21, 2026 and GuoanVision on October 24, 2026.

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