# Danale IoT vs Guarding Vision

The clearest difference is rating: Guarding Vision at 4.7 against Danale IoT's 1.9. Guarding Vision also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 516). Danale IoT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Guarding Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guarding Vision has 22K ratings behind it against 516, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Danale IoT's written reviews are positive against 31% of Guarding Vision's.

Danale IoT ships an update every 2 months, Guarding Vision monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Danale IoT | Guarding Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danale-iot/id648733750/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-vision/id1101697283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danale Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021888065) | [明军 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/452200960) |

## What reviewers say

### Danale IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danale-iot/id648733750)

Remotely monitor and manage your network video devices like IPC, DVR, and NVR from anywhere. Enjoy live viewing, recording, and device control with cloud storage and alarm notifications.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring and management, Live video viewing, Snapshot and recording, Pan-Tilt control, Cloud storage support, Alarm message push

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well for monitoring
- 📹 Good camera quality
- 🔒 Reliable security system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Delayed video playback
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with latest iOS updates
- Login/registration process not working
- Recorded videos not playing back properly
- Motion detection not triggering consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Implement fast-forward option for recorded videos
- Improve motion detection sensitivity controls
- Allow automatic overwriting of old recordings


### Guarding Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-vision/id1101697283)

Access live video feeds from your DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. View real-time footage, playback recorded events, and receive instant notifications for motion detection alarms. Connect globally with ease by creating an account and adding your devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Video playback, Motion detection alarm notification, Remote camera access, Global connectivity

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📽️ Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Playback issues (no fast forward/rewind)
- 🔌 Connectivity problems (offline/unstable)
- 🔔 Unreliable notifications
- 🔍 Difficult to find recorded footage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Connectivity issues (offline/unstable)
- Playback not working properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display issues

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve notification reliability
- Enhance search/timeline features for recorded footage
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Danale IoT free?

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

### Is Guarding Vision free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Danale IoT or Guarding Vision?

Guarding Vision is rated higher. Danale IoT averages 1.9 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Guarding Vision averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Danale IoT or Guarding Vision have ads?

Danale IoT shows ads; Guarding Vision does not.

### Which is updated more often, Danale IoT or Guarding Vision?

Danale IoT ships an update every 2 months, and Guarding Vision monthly. Most recently, Danale IoT was updated on October 8, 2026 and Guarding Vision on October 16, 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.*