xiaovv vs iSee Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xiaovv
Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.
- Remote live stream viewing
- Video replay access
- Abnormal message alerts
- Voice intercom
- Device sharing
- Mobile track tracking
- Mobile monitoring and alarm
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.
iSee Home
Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming and playback. Receive timely alerts for abnormal situations to ensure your home's safety. Manage your devices and interact with family members from your mobile phone.
- Remote video monitoring
- Live streaming and playback
- Abnormal situation alerts
- Device management
- Cloud video service
- Message management
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A remote video monitoring software for home users, you can check the home monitoring equipment, watch the nursing home, and interact with your family through your mobile phone anytime, anywhere. When there is an abnormal situation in the guarded area, a message will be pushed to you in time to protect the safety of your home with due diligence. Device management: manage monitoring devices and assist cameras to connect to the network. Video service: Through the cloud video service, view real-time monitoring and retrieve playback images. Message management: start camera arming detection, receive alarm information. - Cloud terms of use：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xiaovv at none against iSee Home's 42. xiaovv also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. iSee Home sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. xiaovv asks for nothing beyond the download.
xiaovv holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of xiaovv's written reviews are positive against 11% of iSee Home's.
xiaovv ships an update every 6 weeks, iSee Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xiaovv | iSee Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (22 ratings) — better | 2.5 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 586 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd | Guangzhou Juan IOT Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
xiaovv
iSee Home
Bugs and requests
xiaovv
Reported bugs
46 issues- Recording not working on app
- Cameras stop working after a few months
- App does not support region Australia
- App does not work after updating
- Cannot login after app update
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- Cannot register account by email or phone
- No notifications are sent
- No email received to reset password
- Camera permanently disconnects
- Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
- Cannot connect to camera
- Cannot receive email to create account
- Cannot register account from iStore
- Does not read QR Code
- Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
- Verification code fail, not received
- Verify code email delay, code expired
- Have to enter login and password almost every time
- No OTP received to reset password
- Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
- Unable to register account
- Virtual fence disappeared from the app
- Cannot get registration code in time
- Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
- Cannot arrange cameras as needed
- Cannot connect
- Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
- Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
- App tends to choose when notifications work
- Camera is often offline
- Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
- App crashes
- Cameras stopped working after update
- Stupid item not connected to phone
- Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
- Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
- Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
- Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
- Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
- Privacy concerns
- Cannot register
- Does not understand hotspot
- Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
- Cannot connect camera to app
- App does not support multiple gadgets under one account
Requested features
6 requests- Add notification update
- Rearrange cameras in app
- Add dark mode iOS icon
- Add Russian language support
- Play recorded video with speed choice
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- Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording
iSee Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xiaovv
No in-app purchases
iSee Home
- 1天存储/7天服务国内苹果自动订阅套餐$0.997 Days
- 7 day record 7 day service$1.007 Days
- 1-day record, 7-day service2 variants$1.007 Days
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- 7天存储|连续包月|移动侦测录像|1通道$1.991 Month
- 7天存储|连续包月|全天录像|1通道$2.991 Month
- 30天存储|连续包月|移动侦测录像|1通道$3.991 Month
- Past 7-day event video monthly3 variants$5.591 Month
- AI Alerts | Premium | Monthly$6.991 Month
- 7天存储|连续包年|移动侦测录像|1通道$17.991 Year
- 7天存储|连续包年|全天录像|1通道$34.991 Year
- 30天存储|连续包年|移动侦测录像|1通道$34.991 Year
- 7 days history, motion, annual7 Days trial$55.901 Year
- 7 days history, motion, annual1 Month trial$55.901 Year
- Past 7-day event video yearly2 variants$55.901 Year
- AI Alerts | Premium | Yearly7 Days trial$64.901 Year
- 7天存储|30天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$1.99
- 7Days-Storage|motion|1month2 variants$5.99
- 7Days-Storage|24h video|1month2 variants$8.99
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- 7Days-Storage|motion|3months2 variants$16.99
- 7天存储|360天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$19.99
- 30Day-Storage|24h video|1month$21.99
- 7Days-Storage|24h video|3month$25.99
- 7天存储|720天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$29.99
- 7Days-Storage|motion|half-year$31.99
- 30天存储|360天服务|移动侦测录像|1通道$49.99
- 7Days-Storage|motion|1year$59.99
- 30Days-Storage|motion|3months$59.99
- 30Day-Storage|24h video|3month3 variants$79.99
- 7Days-Storage|24h video|1year$94.99
- 7Days-Storage|motion|2years$109.99
- 30Days-Storage|24h video|1year3 variants$299.99
