ALC Observer vs LaView
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.
LaView
Access and monitor your LaView IP cameras and other smart home devices from anywhere in the world. Share device access with family members with a single tap. Enjoy easy and quick connection to your devices for a seamless smart home experience.
- Remote camera monitoring
- Global internet access
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device connection
- Smart home integration
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"LaView App provide you a brand new experience of your LaView Wireless IP cameras as well as other smart home intergration! 1. Connect your LaView IP Camera to the Internet 2. Acesss your camera from anywhere in the world 3. Monitor your camera remotely. 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LaView at 4.7 against ALC Observer's 1.4. LaView also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (22K vs 17). ALC Observer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
LaView holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaView has 22K ratings behind it against 17, 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 37% of LaView's.
ALC Observer ships an update monthly, LaView every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALC Observer | LaView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (17 ratings) | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 37.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION | LAVIEW EAGLE-EYE TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
ALC Observer
LaView
Bugs and requests
ALC Observer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LaView
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera not recognized after power outage
- QR code pairing not working
- Inconsistent motion detection
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
Requested features
4 requests- Improve playback functionality with fast forward/rewind
- Add option to disable ads
- Enhance speaker quality
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
ALC Observer
No in-app purchases
LaView
No in-app purchases
