XMEye vs FAlert
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
FAlert
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Fire Alert is a powerful monitoring application that allows you to supervise fire alarm systems across multiple locations directly from your mobile device. Stay informed in real time and receive instant notifications whenever a fire alarm is triggered. Fire Alert helps property managers, facility managers, security teams, and building owners quickly respond to incidents and ensure safety across all monitored sites. With an intuitive interface and reliable notifications, Fire Alert provides a centralized view of all your protected locations, allowing you to monitor system status and track alerts anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FAlert at none against XMEye's shown. XMEye's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, FAlert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XMEye | FAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (888 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 888 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD. | TireNet Sarls |
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
FAlert
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XMEye
No in-app purchases
FAlert
No in-app purchases
