XMEye vs RedGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XMEye
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.
- Real-time live view
- Remote playback
- Local recording
- Bidirectional talk
- PTZ control
- QR code scanning for device add
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XMEye is video monitoring software for IPC and DVR. With cloud technology, easy log in by the device's serial number to show the live view monitoring video to phone and do operation accordingly. Support log in with cloud technology Support real time live view Support remote playback Local recording and play Support snapshot and pictures searching Support bidirectional talk Support PTZ control Support scanning serial number by QR code Support cloud user register and modify Support remote device add, edit and delete Support local device add, edit and delete Support adding device by address Support manually searching device in LAN Support version updating automatically Support searching device function by shake
RedGuard
This smart security system uses IoT technology and a SIM card for a stable, independent connection. Receive instant alerts via internet, SMS, or voice call, and remotely manage electrical appliances for 24/7 protection of your home or business.
- Independent SIM card connection
- Instant security alerts (Internet, SMS, voice)
- Remote appliance management
- 24/7 home and business protection
- IoT technology integration
- Stable and reliable connection
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RedGuard is a new generation of smart security systems based on the Internet of Things (IoT). Unlike traditional alarms, RedGuard operates completely independently and uses a SIM card installed on the device to establish a stable and reliable connection in any situation; even when the Internet or Wi-Fi is not available. Using RedGuard, you can: Receive security alerts instantly via the Internet, SMS or voice call. Manage your electrical appliances and equipment remotely and at any time. Protect your home, office or store with a smart, stable and 7/24 protection. Enjoy peace of mind and modern and reliable security. RedGuard is designed for today's lifestyle; a combination of advanced IoT technology and ease of use. Whether you are at home, traveling or at work, you will always be connected to your security system and can control the situation at any time. RedGuard; Smart, independent and always at the service of your security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedGuard at 100% against XMEye's 11%. RedGuard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). XMEye's advantage is ratings volume (886 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
RedGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMEye has 886 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of XMEye's written reviews are positive against 100% of RedGuard's.
XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, RedGuard every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XMEye | RedGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (886 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 886 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD. | sherif mohamed kamaleldin Ahmed Hafez |
Customer experience
XMEye
RedGuard
Bugs and requests
XMEye
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and password problems
- Inability to access cameras remotely
- Playback and recording not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Remote access from anywhere
- Improved video playback controls
- Better motion detection alerts
RedGuard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XMEye
No in-app purchases
RedGuard
No in-app purchases









