# Gazing vs Towsen

The clearest difference is rating: Gazing at 4.2 against Towsen's 3.3. Gazing also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 21) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). Towsen's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gazing sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Towsen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gazing holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gazing has 2.6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Gazing's written reviews are positive against 29% of Towsen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gazing ships an update every 2 weeks, Towsen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gazing | Towsen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gazing/id6670186781/reviews)** | [3.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towsen/id6764516056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEBFRONT INNOVATIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795860254) | [SINTOP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817338508) |

## What reviewers say

### Gazing

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 (21)**

| 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 |
| 6-month Plan | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 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 |


### Towsen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towsen/id6764516056)

Stay connected to your monitored areas with live video, motion alerts, and two-way audio. This app allows you to manage smart cameras, review event history, and check recordings remotely. Ideal for home security, pet watching, and everyday remote viewing.

**Highlights:** Add and manage devices, View live video streams, Receive motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Review event history and recordings, Manage camera settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage | $109.99 | per 6 months |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gazing free?

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

### Is Towsen free?

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

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

Gazing is rated higher. Gazing averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Towsen averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do Gazing or Towsen have ads?

Neither Gazing nor Towsen shows ads.

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

Gazing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Towsen every 4 days. Most recently, Gazing was updated on October 25, 2026 and Towsen on October 24, 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.*