# Scrypted vs Aivi

The clearest difference is rating: Scrypted at 4.6 against Aivi's 3.0. Scrypted also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aivi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, Aivi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrypted | Aivi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivi-live-activity-and-widgets/id6749237387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) | [Krzysztof Jagiello](https://appshunter.io/developer/479804675) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

**Highlights:** ONVIF/RTSP camera integration, Remote live stream and recording access, Real-time motion alerts, Smart search for footage, Multi-device synchronization, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aivi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aivi-live-activity-and-widgets/id6749237387)

Display smart home device status on your iPhone's lock screen and Dynamic Island. Track appliances, EV charging, and more with a simple API integration. Share real-time updates with family.

**Highlights:** Persistent lock screen display, Dynamic Island integration, Universal device compatibility, Simple REST API, Family sharing of activities, Home Assistant integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrypted free?

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

### Is Aivi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrypted or Aivi?

Scrypted is rated higher. Scrypted averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Aivi averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scrypted or Aivi have ads?

Neither Scrypted nor Aivi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrypted or Aivi?

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aivi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aivi on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*