# Hello Doorbell vs Seeing

The clearest difference is rating: Seeing at 4.6 against Hello Doorbell's 2.8. Seeing also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 13) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). Hello Doorbell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Doorbell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seeing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 69K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 26% positive.

Hello Doorbell ships an update every 8 days, Seeing every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Doorbell | Seeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-doorbell/id6476761761/reviews) | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **26.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 109 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DORA PRO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770660511) | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Doorbell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-doorbell/id6476761761)

Monitor your doorway remotely with this application. It offers anti-dismantling features and night vision for enhanced security. Stay connected to your home and know when visitors arrive.

**Highlights:** Remote doorway monitoring, Anti-dismantling capabilities, Night vision, Visitor notifications, Home security

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |


### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Doorbell free?

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

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hello Doorbell or Seeing?

Seeing is rated higher. Hello Doorbell averages 2.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Seeing averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.

### Do Hello Doorbell or Seeing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; Hello Doorbell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Doorbell or Seeing?

Hello Doorbell ships an update every 8 days, and Seeing every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hello Doorbell was updated on October 16, 2026 and Seeing on October 20, 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.*