# cam720 vs ProTube

cam720 and ProTube both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of ProTube's written reviews are positive against 31% of cam720's. ProTube also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). cam720's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. cam720 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ProTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for cam720 against 4.8 for ProTube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of cam720's written reviews are positive against 74% of ProTube's.

cam720 ships an update every 3 weeks, ProTube weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | cam720 | ProTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam720/id6444693400/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 390 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593591376) | [Supermoon Platforms LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787119811) |

## What reviewers say

### cam720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cam720/id6444693400)

This mobile client connects to smart cameras for real-time monitoring, video chat, and remote playback. It offers features like automatic tracking of moving objects, zone detection with sound alarms, and intelligent voice control integration. Keep an eye on your home, office, or pets from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Video chat, Remote playback, Automatic tracking, Zone detection with sound alarm, Intelligent voice control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event based 3-day cloud storage | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Event based 7-day cloud storage | $3.49 | per month |
| AI智能分析-连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Event based 30-day cloud storage | $10.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $15.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| 币种专属套餐 | $1.99 | one-time |
| video save for 3 days（1 month） | $3.99 | one-time |
| video save for 7 days（1 month） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3Day cloud storage quarter package | $9.99 | one-time |
| video save for 7 days（1 month） | $10.49 | one-time |
| 7Day cloud storage quarter package | $15.99 | one-time |
| video save for 30 days（1 month） | $17.99 | one-time |
| video save for 3 days（365 days） | $33.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储季度套餐 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 事件型7天云存储年套餐 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储年套餐 | $179.99 | one-time |
| 无限量任意观看【720天】 | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value
- 👍 Awesome and affordable cameras
- 🚀 Excellent quality and features
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Nice product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app with bugs
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and resets
- 🐛 Difficult to set up and configure
- 🐛 Poor cloud storage and playback

**Reported bugs**

- Camera keeps going offline
- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Firmware updates fail to install
- Inconsistent performance and connectivity
- Cloud storage and recording issues

**Requested features**

- Add user manual and instructions
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Allow more flexible settings and customization
- Integrate with smart home platforms
- Enhance video recording and playback features


### ProTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protube-video-browser/id6748081431)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with this ad-blocking player. It allows for background playback, even with the screen off or while using other applications, and offers convenient lock screen controls.

**Highlights:** Ad blocker for videos, Background playback, Screen off playback, Lock screen controls, Clean interface, Lightweight and efficient

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than expected
- 🥳 Excellent app
- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Clean and simple
- 🚀 Updated regularly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with YouTube icon getting stuck
- 🐛 Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- 🐛 Slow app launch

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube icon getting stuck
- Bigger screen issue when switching videos
- Slow app launch

**Requested features**

- Add music and video download support
- Improve background audio playback
- Add iPad support
- Add option to change video quality and have it stay set


## Frequently asked questions

### Is cam720 free?

cam720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProTube free?

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

### Which has better reviews, cam720 or ProTube?

ProTube is rated higher. cam720 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while ProTube averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do cam720 or ProTube have ads?

cam720 shows ads; ProTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, cam720 or ProTube?

cam720 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProTube weekly. Most recently, cam720 was updated on October 20, 2026 and ProTube on October 21, 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.*