# Seeing vs Gazing

The clearest difference is monetization model: Seeing at free with in-app purchases against Gazing's subscription. Seeing also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (67K vs 2.1K). Gazing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months and Gazing sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seeing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 67K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Seeing's written reviews are positive against 17% of Gazing's.

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, Gazing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing | Gazing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazing/id6670186781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **26.2% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #74 |
| Size | 152 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) | [WEBFRONT INNOVATIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795860254) |

## What reviewers say

### Seeing

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Gazing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazing/id6670186781)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Access device video remotely via your mobile phone. Receive video alerts triggered by motion detection. Offers various subscription plans for continuous access and service.

**Highlights:** Easy installation and operation, Remote video viewing on mobile, PIR motion-triggered video alerts, Automatic subscription renewal, Subscription management via app settings

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FG-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| FG-Valid 1 month,cyclic 30 day | $19.99 | per month |
| 1-month Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| GU-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| GU-Use 1 month,cyclic 30 day | $19.99 | per month |
| GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| FG-Use 1 month,cyclic 30 day | $19.99 | per month |
| GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| GU-Use 6 months,cyclic 30 day | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| FG-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| FG-Use 6 months,cyclic 30 day | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| GU-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $166.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $169.99 | per year |
| GU-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $169.99 | per year |
| GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $169.99 | per year |
| FG-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $169.99 | per year |
| FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $169.99 | per year |
| FG-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $169.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Is Gazing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seeing or Gazing?

Seeing is rated higher. Seeing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Gazing averages 4.2 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Seeing or Gazing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; Gazing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seeing or Gazing?

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gazing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Seeing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gazing on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Seeing or Gazing?

Seeing currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Gazing at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*