Comparison

ClareVision vs Luma View

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

Head to head
About

ClareVision

Monitor your video surveillance cameras remotely from your mobile or tablet. View live feeds, access recordings, and receive instant alerts for motion detection or important events. Manage all your camera devices from a single application.

Highlights
  • View live video feeds
  • Review recorded video playback
  • Take snapshots
  • Capture audio
  • Receive motion detection alerts
  • Manage camera devices
Features
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The ClareVision App allows you to add, manage, and control all your ClareVision video surveillance cameras. View live video, review playbacks, take snapshots, and capture audio all on your mobile or tablet device. • No monthly fees or hidden costs - no matter how many cameras you have • Access live and recorded video instantly, 24/7 • Receive notifications and alerts when important events occur, or motion is detected • Add, manage, and control your camera devices • Works with your ClareOne Panel and ClareHome App

About

Luma View

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.

Highlights
  • HD live viewing (single/split screen)
  • Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
  • Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
  • Push notifications for events
  • Customizable grid views
  • Snapshot and video recording
  • Two-way audio support
Features
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras

Screenshots

ClareVision4 screens
Luma View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClareVision at every 2 months against Luma View's every 8 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClareVision ships an update every 2 months, Luma View every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ClareVision versus Luma View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClareVisionLuma View
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews15.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClare ControlsWirepath Home Systems, LLC

Customer experience

ClareVision

All ratings54 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative68.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative88.2%

Luma View

Written reviews57 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative82.5%

In-app purchases

None

ClareVision

No in-app purchases

None

Luma View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClareVision free?
ClareVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma View free?
Luma View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClareVision or Luma View have ads?
Neither ClareVision nor Luma View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClareVision or Luma View?
ClareVision ships an update every 2 months, and Luma View every 8 months. Most recently, ClareVision was updated on September 19, 2026 and Luma View on September 19, 2026.

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