Netvue vs Birdnee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Netvue
Monitor your home remotely with live HD video and two-way audio. Receive motion detection alerts and integrate with smart home devices. Enhance your home security with intelligent AI technology.
- Live HD video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Smart home device integration
- AI-powered home security
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NETVUE, INC is a technologically innovative company, and the creator of the world's first AI Video doorbell-Netvue Belle. With our world-class hardware and software development team, we've independently developed a series of smart home products, including IP cameras, smart doorbells, baby monitors, smart sockets, etc. Netvue lets you watch over your home from anywhere. All Netvue cameras and doorbells stream live HD video and two-way audio straight to your iPhone, iPad. They also work with Amazon Alexa. With motion detection, you can only focus on what matters to you. Our mission is to use A.I. technology to assist people in all aspects of home life and bring a human dimension to modern technology. We'll always focus on improving customer's lives by building the best smart devices in the industry. Home security, done smart. We're inviting you to join Netvue family today and make your home a smart home!
Birdnee
Connect to a smart bird feeder camera to observe and identify backyard birds in real-time. Receive instant notifications with photos and videos of visiting birds, and access educational insights. Enjoy all-weather, day-and-night HD observation and easily manage and share your captured moments.
- AI bird identification for over 10,000 species
- Instant notifications with HD photos and videos
- Real-time live feed viewing
- All-weather, day and night HD observation
- Cloud or local MicroSD card video storage
- Multi-user viewing and social media sharing
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Connect to the Birdnee Smart Bird Feeder Camera and embark on your personalized journey into the wonders of nature. No matter where you are, the captivating moments of backyard birds are always just a tap away. Core Features: AI Bird Identification: Powered by advanced image recognition algorithms, Birdnee covers over 10,000 bird species worldwide. The camera automatically captures visiting birds, while the app displays their names, behaviors, and educational insights. With a subscription, unlock in-depth bird encyclopedias and more premium content. Instant Notifications and Captivating Captures: When a bird enters the monitoring zone, the camera automatically detects and records video footage, sending a push notification to your phone along with a high-definition photo. Through the Birdnee app, you can remotely view the live feed in real time. All-Weather HD Observation, Day and Night: From the soft glow of dawn to the gentle hues of dusk, every graceful movement and intricate feather detail of your feathered visitors is captured in crystal-clear clarity, uninterrupted by day or night. Effortless Management and Sharing: Videos are automatically saved to the cloud or to a local MicroSD card (up to 128GB). The app supports multi-user viewing, allowing you to add family members' devices. Plus, easily share videos to social media with one tap, or organize and collect highlights by bird species.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Birdnee at 5.0 against Netvue's 2.5. Birdnee also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Netvue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (542 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Birdnee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Netvue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Birdnee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netvue has 542 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Netvue ships an update monthly, Birdnee fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Netvue | Birdnee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (542 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 542 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NETVUE, INC. | CONICO (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
Netvue
Birdnee
Bugs and requests
Netvue
Reported bugs
4 issues- SD card formatting problems
- Video recording duration limitations
- App logging users out unexpectedly
- Firmware updates causing functionality regressions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Improved video playback controls
- More customization options for motion detection
- Integration with smart home platforms
Birdnee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Netvue
No in-app purchases
Birdnee
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial3 variants$5.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial3 variants$7.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial3 variants$59.991 Year
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- Annual Subscription$69.991 Year
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$79.991 Year









