Comparison

InstarVision vs iLocAlert

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

Head to head
About

InstarVision

View, control, and manage your IP cameras from anywhere. This app allows real-time video and audio streaming, camera settings adjustments, and playback of recorded footage.

Highlights
  • Live video/audio streaming
  • Add/edit/delete cameras
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
  • Change camera settings
  • Save/share snapshots
  • Playback recordings
  • Motion detection activation
Features
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InstarVision is the perfect companion to your INSTAR IP camera. This user-friendly application allows you to view the video streams of your camera, to control it real-time or to change its settings. • FUNCTIONS • - Play live- video/audio streams - Add/edit/delete cameras - Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions - Swipe control - Change camera settings (brightness, contrast, resolution ...) - Save or share snapshots - Saving preset positions - Controllable IR LEDs and I/O Relay (depends on the camera model) - Activate / deactivate camera motion detection - Play recordings from the Cloud or SD card Additional to the INSTAR models you can use cameras of the following manufacturers: - 7Links - ABUS - Allnet - Apexis - Axis - Bosch - Dericam - Digitus - D-Link - EasyN - Edimax - Elro - Foscam - Hama - JVC - Linksys - Mobotix - Panasonic - Reolink - Samsung - Siemens - Sony - Swann - Vilar - Wanscam - Wansview If you have any suggestion or problem with this app please contact us at support@instar.com. You can help us to extend the functions and supported cameras in this app by providing: - Documentation to your camera - Test account if possible This software uses code of FFmpeg licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here: https://github.com/instarcam/InstarVision-iPad

About

iLocAlert

Never forget important tasks with location-based reminders. Set up custom alerts that trigger when you enter or leave specific areas, ensuring you receive timely notifications for errands, meetings, and more.

Highlights
  • Location-based reminders
  • Configurable perimeter crossing
  • Customizable alert tones
  • Alert history log
  • Time slot scheduling
  • Automatic deactivation
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Welcome to iLocAlert - based on your emplacement, this app saves you from forgetfulness by sending you notifications you've previously configured! Features: 1. Location-based reminders: choose the locations you'd like to make sure you don't forget any information associated with them. For each defined alert, the notification can be triggered when the perimeter is crossed, which is configurable. In addition, the direction of crossing (approaching and/or moving away (distance: not available in the 'Lite' version) from the chosen location) can be configured. 2. Intuitive interface: Our elegant, user-friendly interface makes alert configuration a snap. With just a few keystrokes, you can effortlessly create, modify, delete and manage your list of alerts (2 alerts in the 'Lite' version). 3. Customized alerts : Tailor alerts to your preferences. Receive reminders for to-do lists, errands, meetings or any other essential task you need to remember. You can also personalize alerts with your choice of tones (not available in the 'Lite' version). 4. History (not available in 'Lite' version): The application keeps an up-to-date history of all alerts triggered. This history can be communicated by e-mail, message or other means. 5. Time slot (not available in 'Lite' version): An alert can be configured to send a notification only if it is triggered within a configurable time slot. 6. Automatic deactivation (not available in the 'Lite' version): You can configure that when an alert is triggered, it is immediately deactivated. Why iLocAlert? Life can be hectic, but with iLocAlert you can effortlessly stay organized and seize every moment. Whether it's reminding you of your shopping lists, sending important e-mails or completing your tasks on time, our application is there for you. iLocAlert is your faithful companion, giving you peace of mind and improving your productivity! Download iLocAlert now and discover the full potential of personalized location-based alerts.

Screenshots

InstarVision4 screens
iLocAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InstarVision at Free against iLocAlert's $1.99. InstarVision also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). iLocAlert's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On rating, 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

InstarVision is free to download; iLocAlert costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for InstarVision against 4.5 for iLocAlert. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 100% of iLocAlert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, iLocAlert daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
InstarVision versus iLocAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstarVisioniLocAlert
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSTAR Deutschland GmbHYann Crausaz

Customer experience

InstarVision

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%

iLocAlert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

InstarVision

No in-app purchases

None

iLocAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstarVision free?
InstarVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLocAlert free?
iLocAlert costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InstarVision or iLocAlert?
iLocAlert is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iLocAlert averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do InstarVision or iLocAlert have ads?
Neither InstarVision nor iLocAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstarVision or iLocAlert?
InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and iLocAlert daily. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on October 23, 2026 and iLocAlert on October 4, 2026.

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