EZVIZ vs Xpy Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZVIZ
Manage your security cameras and smart home devices remotely from anywhere in the world. Receive instant motion detection alerts and take action to protect your home, business, and loved ones. View live streams, playback recordings, and communicate using two-way audio.
- View live HD streams remotely
- Night vision with IR light
- Playback recorded videos
- Two-way audio communication
- Instant motion detection alerts
- Customizable detection zones
- Device sharing with family
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EZVIZ – Security Video For Smart Life The EZVIZ app is designed to work with our series of Security Cameras and other Smart Home products. By using this app, it is so easy to manage your camera and other smart home devices remotely from across the globe any time. You can get full access and remote control of all devices functions at fingertips, and take necessary actions to ensure the safety of your homes, businesses and loved ones when receiving immediate motion detection alerts on your phone. Key features: - View high-definition live stream from anywhere - See in the dark with IR light on - Playback recorded videos with CloudPlay or an SD card - Talk via Two-Way Audio - Get instant alerts when motion is detected - Customize detection zones and sensitivity - Set schedules to record the moments that matter - Share devices with friends and family Permission Settings Description The EZVIZ APP requires the following permissions. All requested permissions are “optional”. You can still use the service normally even if you decline. - Nearby Devices 1. Scan and discover nearby Bluetooth devices for pairing when adding a device. - Microphone 1. Enable real-time voice calls with devices 2. Use voice-changing and pet voice-changing features 3. Record custom voice clips as the device alert tone 4. Use speech-to-text for quick input - Photos & Videos 1. Select QR code images from the album for recognition when adding devices 2. Save screenshots and video recordings of device live feeds locally 3. Upload a personal avatar for account display 4. Submit feedback and report issues with screenshots - Notifications 1. Receive device alarms, motion detection alerts, and other message reminders - Contacts 1. Add emergency contacts for the one-tap alarm feature - Location 1. Obtain the current Wi-Fi name (SSID) to assist with device network setup 2. Automatically locate your city on the city selection page * The location data is used locally on your device only and is never uploaded to the cloud. - Camera 1. Scan QR codes to add devices 2. Take photos and upload them as personal avatars Contact Us Technical Support: support@ezvizlife.com General Enquiries: info@ezvizlife.com
Xpy Watch
Monitor your security cameras remotely with live viewing, recording, and motion detection alerts. This app allows you to manage captured footage and offers advanced controls for supported surveillance systems.
- Live camera viewing
- Video recording
- Snapshot capture
- Audio monitoring
- Remote playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Local storage management
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NOTE: Before using this application, you need to purchase one or more of our authorized Security Surveillance Systems, and configure it by following the supplied user guide or access it directly from our Nexxt Solutions website: www.nexxtsolutions.com. This application supports: - Nexxt Solutions products: XPY4002-KX, XPY4004-KX, XPY8004-KX & Allistar Pro Series - Optimizes playback module, to supports up to 4 cameras on one screen - Captures live images, allowing you to take snapshot of live footage - Audio monitoring (apply only to supported models) - Video recording. You can record live video footage - Remote playback - Hand gestures to slide back and forth between screens; zoom in and out (supported models); PTZ controls (supported models); & stop playback by dragging and dropping live footage to trash can - Local storage and management for captured pictures and videos - Features motion detection with alarm notification system **Auto generated QR code feature on the DVR's interface, requires a new firmware. Please update to latest firmware build.**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Xpy Watch at none against EZVIZ's shown. Xpy Watch also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). EZVIZ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 66). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EZVIZ against 4.7 for Xpy Watch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZVIZ has 30K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of EZVIZ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Xpy Watch's.
EZVIZ ships an update fortnightly, Xpy Watch every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZVIZ | Xpy Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30K ratings) — better | 4.7 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 66 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #154 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 686 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZVIZ Inc. | Accvent LLC |
Customer experience
EZVIZ
Xpy Watch
Bugs and requests
EZVIZ
Reported bugs
5 issues- App login issues and frequent log-outs
- Incorrect or missing video timestamps
- Inability to view live feed or recordings
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Unreliable geofencing and automation features
Requested features
5 requests- Improved motion detection with person/object recognition
- Ability to quickly arm/disarm individual cameras
- Native iPad app support with optimized layout
- Customizable notification settings and schedules
- Easier video clip downloading and sharing
Xpy Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EZVIZ
No in-app purchases
Xpy Watch
No in-app purchases
