# ClearVu vs Amcrest View Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Amcrest View Pro at 2.7 against ClearVu's 1.9. Amcrest View Pro also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 59) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Amcrest View Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest View Pro has 2.4K 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 27% of Amcrest View Pro's.

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, Amcrest View Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearVu | Amcrest View Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211/reviews) | **[2.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro/id950978683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **27.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empowerment Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearVu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211)

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.

**Highlights:** View live camera feeds, Connect to multiple NVRs, Review recorded footage, Save image snapshots, Easy port forwarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amcrest View Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amcrest-view-pro/id950978683)

This application connects with Amcrest IP cameras and HDCVI DVR/NVR systems. It allows users to configure their cameras and view live feeds from any location globally.

**Highlights:** Connects to Amcrest IP cameras, Supports HDCVI DVR & NVR systems, Remote camera configuration, Global live camera viewing, Easy setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Useful as a baby monitor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and notifications
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Camera goes offline randomly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access playback or settings
- Cameras disappear from the app at random times
- PTZ functions no longer work
- Push notifications have stopped working
- Difficulty reconnecting cameras to new WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize motion detection settings
- Improve playback functionality and timeline controls
- Implement better support for multiple cameras
- Allow firmware updates through the app
- Optimize app for larger iPhone screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearVu free?

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

### Is Amcrest View Pro free?

Amcrest View Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearVu or Amcrest View Pro?

Amcrest View Pro is rated higher. ClearVu averages 1.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Amcrest View Pro averages 2.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do ClearVu or Amcrest View Pro have ads?

Neither ClearVu nor Amcrest View Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearVu or Amcrest View Pro?

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, and Amcrest View Pro every 3 months. Most recently, ClearVu was updated on June 10, 2026 and Amcrest View Pro on September 25, 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.*