# XMEye vs SunView

The clearest difference is rating: SunView at 4.0 against XMEye's 3.0. SunView also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). XMEye's advantage is ratings volume (885 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SunView holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMEye has 885 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of XMEye's written reviews are positive against 9% of SunView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, SunView every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XMEye | SunView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (885 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunview/id1411911947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **885** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **11.4% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) | [Sunell](https://appshunter.io/developer/492383084) |

## What reviewers say

### XMEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and playback. This app allows you to manage your devices, record footage locally, and even communicate through bidirectional talk.

**Highlights:** Real-time live view, Remote playback, Local recording, Bidirectional talk, PTZ control, QR code scanning for device add

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast app
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Poor video quality
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🙈 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password problems
- Inability to access cameras remotely
- Playback and recording not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remote access from anywhere
- Improved video playback controls
- Better motion detection alerts


### SunView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunview/id1411911947)

This app allows remote monitoring of Sunell devices, supporting advanced camera features like panoramic and thermal imaging. It provides real-time alerts for thermal anomalies and IP camera events, with quick access to recordings.

**Highlights:** Remote device monitoring, Advanced camera features (panoramic, fisheye, thermal), Thermal anomaly alarms, IP camera event notifications, NVR/DVR alarm push notifications, H.264 & H.265 decoding, Multi-channel live and playback preview

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XMEye free?

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

### Is SunView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XMEye or SunView?

SunView is rated higher. XMEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 885 ratings, while SunView averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do XMEye or SunView have ads?

XMEye shows ads; SunView does not.

### Which is updated more often, XMEye or SunView?

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, and SunView every 2 months. Most recently, XMEye was updated on October 24, 2026 and SunView 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.*