ClearVu vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClearVu
Access live and recorded video from your security system on your Apple device. View multiple cameras, connect to several recorders, and save footage remotely. Easy setup makes remote viewing simple.
- View live camera feeds
- Connect to multiple NVRs
- Review recorded footage
- Save image snapshots
- Easy port forwarding
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Defender ClearVu allows you to view your Defender 22800+ series NVR using your Apple device from anywhere in the world. The app allows you to: • Watch multiple cameras live feeds • Connect to multiple NVRs to view up to 32 cameras • Review recorded footage saved on your NVR from scheduled recordings or motion based recordings • Save image snapshots to you phone • Easy 1-Step™ Port Forwarding allows you to connect to your NVR without any extra work! Prerequisites: • A High Speed internet connection and router (not included) are required. • An internet connection providing an upload speed of 1Mbps is recommended for the best video performance
X
Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.
- Remote device setup and testing
- Real-time push notifications for alerts
- Share device access with family
- 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
- Monitor home status remotely
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 91% against ClearVu's 17%. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). ClearVu's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ClearVu's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.
ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearVu | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (59 ratings) | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Empowerment Technologies Inc. | X-sense USA LLC |
Customer experience
ClearVu
X
User reviews
ClearVu
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great (when it works)
- 👍 Instant camera access
- 👍 Remote playback available
- 👍 Multiple screen options
- 👍 Real-time view
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 "Limited Authority" message
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 App discontinued/unsupported
X
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues
Bugs and requests
ClearVu
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes constantly
- App fails to connect
- "Limited Authority" error message
- Slow loading of live view
- App shuts down unexpectedly
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- Cameras don't auto-load
- Playback feature freezes
- Requires re-adding devices after updates/crashes
- Remote viewing not working
- Last week of the month not available for playback
- Calendar days disappear in playback
- Update broke the software
- Stopped working after iOS update
- App doesn't stay connected
- Bad Update iOS 1.0.2 crashes on opening
- Icons are confusing and need labels
- Unused camera slots add clutter
- App only works on the same wifi network
- Playback takes too much work to look back
Requested features
15 requests- Update the app
- Fix connection issues
- Add motion detection alarm
- Make compatible with latest phones/OS
- Improve playback features
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- Add iPad version
- Allow sharing videos via email/text
- Add manual control of PTZ cameras
- Improve UI/navigation
- Support remote viewing when not on same network
- Add alert for motion detection
- Allow viewing more than one camera at a time in playback
- Fix live view to show cameras on app open
- Allow downloading videos from remote playback to computer
- Add Apple Watch compatibility
X
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management
In-app purchases
ClearVu
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
