ALC Observer vs geeni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALC Observer
Monitor your home or loved ones remotely with live video feeds. This app allows for manual or motion-activated recording and playback directly on your device. Receive notifications to stay updated on activity.
- Live video streaming
- Motion detection recording
- Manual video recording
- Video playback
- Push notifications
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Want to keep an eye on your house or your loved ones while you are away? You have made the right choice with ALC Observer! You will not need to register for anything and you do not need a PC or laptop for installation. You will see live video within 5 minutes (starting with turning on the app)! ALC Observer app is compatible with all ALC Observer (AWS series) systems. Simply set up the system, plug in the Ethernet cord, download the app, and start viewing your system from afar. You will be able to watch live feeds from any cameras at any time. Manually record videos or turn on motion detection so it automatically records when something moves in front of the camera. Playback your recorded videos directly on your smartphone or tablet. Turn on notification so you will be kept up-to-date! For more information, please visit www.alcwireless.com.
geeni
Manage all your smart home and smart health devices from a single, intuitive application. Control lights, switches, cameras, and track health metrics like weight and BMI. Automate actions with scenes and schedules, and share device access with family and friends.
- Control smart home and health devices
- Track weight, BMI, and other health metrics
- Sync health data with Apple Health
- Group devices by room
- Set smart scenes and schedules
- Share device access with others
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Meet Geeni. Your wish is Geeni's command. Control all Geeni smart home and smart health devices in one easy app, from ANYWHERE in the world. Geeni is easy enough for anyone to use and combines the SIMPLICITY of an on/off switch with PREMIUM features such as: - Easy, powerful control of each device. Choose a color or mood of our Color bulbs, schedule a smart switch, check in on your cameras, and track your weight, all from the same app! - Group devices and control by room - Smart Health products support tracking weight, BMI, Body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, bone mass, visceral fat grade, and more, and track on the app or sync to Apple Health - Set smart scenes for automated actions - Schedule when devices turn on and off to allow more control and security - Choose which devices your friends, guests, roommates, or your family can control thanks to account sharing - Cloud based services so you can log in and control your home from any phone - HealthKit functionality for our new Smart Scale: synchronize your health data with Apple Health! - and more. Compatible with all Geeni-enabled smart devices. No complicated hub required; each Geeni device is smart enough to connect directly to your home wifi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: geeni at 4.8 against ALC Observer's 1.4. geeni also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (437K vs 18). ALC Observer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
geeni holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: geeni has 437K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ALC Observer's written reviews are positive against 26% of geeni's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ALC Observer | geeni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (437K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 437K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 264 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION | Merkury Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
ALC Observer
geeni
Bugs and requests
ALC Observer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
geeni
Reported bugs
5 issues- Difficulty connecting devices to Wi-Fi
- Cameras failing to record or playback footage
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Devices randomly going offline or unresponsive
- Incompatibility with newer mobile OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app interface and user experience
- Enhanced camera features (e.g., motion detection, cloud storage)
- Better integration with smart home ecosystems
- Ability to create custom lighting scenes and automations
- Improved reliability and stability of devices and app
In-app purchases
ALC Observer
No in-app purchases
geeni
No in-app purchases
