# Grenlec vs Amcrest View Pro 2

The clearest difference is rating: Grenlec at 3.0 against Amcrest View Pro 2's 2.1. Amcrest View Pro 2's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Grenlec holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro 2 has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grenlec ships an update every 5 months, Amcrest View Pro 2 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grenlec | Amcrest View Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grenlec/id1556680725/reviews)** | [2.1 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dataVoice International](https://appshunter.io/developer/657407983) | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) |

## What reviewers say

### Grenlec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grenlec/id1556680725)

Manage your electricity account, view bills and usage history, and report outages. Receive notifications about service updates and planned maintenance.

**Highlights:** View electricity bills, Track monthly usage, Report power outages, Receive service notifications, Manage multiple accounts, Get payment reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amcrest View Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro-2/id1603166166)

Monitor your Amcrest IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs remotely. This application allows you to view live feeds from your security devices directly on your iOS device, providing peace of mind and enhanced home security.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Remote access, Monitor IP cameras, Monitor DVRs, Monitor NVRs, Home security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easier to use interface
- 🚀 Improved camera adding process
- 👍 Better than previous version
- 👍 New look is appreciated
- 👍 Works well with GPU option enabled

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is unreliable and buggy
- 🐛 Playback is terrible (stalling, skipping)
- 🐛 Live view and playback are separate
- 🐛 iPad app doesn't fill screen

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications stopped working
- Playback stalling, skipping, jumping to beginning
- App closes current camera or exits full screen
- Event notifications not provided
- Motion sensor enabled but push notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Add screen lock feature
- Add PTZ set point feature
- Add cloud storage access
- Add ability to show events and jump to them
- Add GPU option for iOS app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grenlec free?

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

### Is Amcrest View Pro 2 free?

Amcrest View Pro 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grenlec or Amcrest View Pro 2?

Grenlec is rated higher. Grenlec averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Amcrest View Pro 2 averages 2.1 from 93 ratings.

### Do Grenlec or Amcrest View Pro 2 have ads?

Neither Grenlec nor Amcrest View Pro 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grenlec or Amcrest View Pro 2?

Grenlec ships an update every 5 months, and Amcrest View Pro 2 every 8 months. Most recently, Grenlec was updated on October 6, 2026 and Amcrest View Pro 2 on October 3, 2026.

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