# Canary vs iSearch

The clearest difference is rating: Canary at 4.2 against iSearch's 1.9. Canary also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 49). iSearch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. iSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canary holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canary has 5.6K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Canary's written reviews are positive against 8% of iSearch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canary | iSearch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559/reviews)** | [1.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearch/id1367138720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canary Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/939760558) | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) |

## What reviewers say

### Canary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canary-smart-home-security/id939760559)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app connects to smart home security devices to provide live and recorded video monitoring, intelligent motion alerts, and automatic mode switching. It also offers emergency response features and monitors indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity for a safer home environment.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded HD video monitoring, Intelligent motion notifications with video clips, Automatic arming/disarming based on location, Emergency siren and direct connection to responders, Indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity monitoring, Customizable Home and Night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $12.99 | per month |
| Professional Monitoring | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Service | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 📊 Comprehensive dashboard and data
- 🌡️ Monitors temperature, humidity, and air quality
- 💬 Two-way audio communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🕰️ Limited video history without subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required for essential features
- 📺 Slow video loading and playback

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to delete or remove cameras
- Inaccurate temperature and air quality readings
- Inconsistent live view and recording functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and reposition cameras
- Longer video history for free users
- Improved geofencing and automatic mode switching
- Better motion detection and person identification
- Easier multi-camera management


### iSearch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearch/id1367138720)

This application is designed for two-way smart anti-loss functionality. It helps users keep track of their belongings and provides a solution for preventing loss.

**Highlights:** Two-way smart tracking, Anti-loser functionality, Item finding, Loss prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canary free?

Canary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iSearch free?

iSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canary or iSearch?

Canary is rated higher. Canary averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while iSearch averages 1.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Canary or iSearch have ads?

Canary shows ads; iSearch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Canary or iSearch?

Canary ships an update monthly, and iSearch monthly. Most recently, Canary was updated on October 26, 2026 and iSearch on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*