# V720 vs V99 Cam

The clearest difference is rating: V720 at 4.3 against V99 Cam's 1.7. V720 also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 305). V99 Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. V99 Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

V720 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V720 has 4.1K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of V720's written reviews are positive against 7% of V99 Cam's.

V720 ships an update every 3 weeks, V99 Cam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V720 | V99 Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449/reviews)** | [1.7 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v99-cam/id1619719032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 305 |
| Positive reviews | **8.7% of reviews** | 7.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 170 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) | [小英 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544955541) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### V99 Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v99-cam/id1619719032)

This application serves as a client for small network cameras, enabling local and remote real-time video viewing, recording, and playback. It offers robust security, recording, and file access features, along with interactive video controls and camera parameter settings.

**Highlights:** Local and remote real-time video browsing, Live and scheduled recording, Recording playback, Enhanced security mechanisms, Interactive video controls (image, sound), Camera parameter settings, Remote device messages and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Decent camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unclear instructions
- 🔍 Difficult to read instructions
- 🤯 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- App crashes
- Unable to connect to WiFi
- Incompatible with devices

**Requested features**

- Better instructions
- Improved app functionality
- Longer battery life
- Reliable connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V720 free?

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

### Is V99 Cam free?

V99 Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V720 or V99 Cam?

V720 is rated higher. V720 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while V99 Cam averages 1.7 from 305 ratings.

### Do V720 or V99 Cam have ads?

Both V720 and V99 Cam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, V720 or V99 Cam?

V720 ships an update every 3 weeks, and V99 Cam monthly. Most recently, V720 was updated on September 24, 2026 and V99 Cam on September 21, 2026.

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