# ViewLink vs Chapter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewLink at none against Chapter's 2. ViewLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Chapter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chapter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ViewLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ViewLink ships an update every 6 months, Chapter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViewLink | Chapter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Liangpu Technology LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698043396) | [Lucas Obadia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447668792) |

## What reviewers say

### ViewLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlink/id6451399722)

Stay connected to your home with live 24/7 video streaming and activity alerts. Monitor children, pets, or home security remotely, and review recorded footage. Enjoy two-way audio and pan/tilt/zoom controls for a comprehensive view.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, Review recorded video, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, HD video with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chapter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapter-dating-journal/id6774410173)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Chapter | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Chapter app | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViewLink free?

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

### Is Chapter free?

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

### Do ViewLink or Chapter have ads?

Chapter shows ads; ViewLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, ViewLink or Chapter?

ViewLink ships an update every 6 months, and Chapter every 9 days. Most recently, ViewLink was updated on September 15, 2026 and Chapter on September 21, 2026.

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