# Seeing vs Camtro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camtro at fortnightly against Seeing's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Seeing against 4.6 for Camtro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67K and 59K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Seeing's written reviews are positive against 28% of Camtro's.

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, Camtro fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing | Camtro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews) | [4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtro/id6745863842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **28.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #34 | **#14** |
| Size | 152 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) | [DigitalConverge Intellect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814283549) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Camtro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtro/id6745863842)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Utilities, #71 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts when visitors arrive or motion is detected. Monitor your home with high-definition video, allowing you to see, hear, and speak to visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant visitor and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Remote two-way audio communication, Cloud storage plans, Automatic subscription renewal

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day,serve 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| CF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| CF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| CR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| CR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| CR-cycle 30 day, serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| CR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| F3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| F3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| F3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| F3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| F3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| CF-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| CF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| CF-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seeing free?

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

### Is Camtro free?

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

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

Seeing and Camtro are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 67K and 59K ratings respectively.

### Do Seeing or Camtro have ads?

Both Seeing and Camtro show ads.

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

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, and Camtro fortnightly. Most recently, Seeing was updated on September 25, 2026 and Camtro on September 25, 2026.

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

Seeing currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Camtro at #14. 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.*