Comparison

360 Smart Camera vs xiaovv

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

360 Smart Camera

Monitor your home and loved ones remotely with real-time video streaming and two-way audio. Receive motion detection alerts and review recorded footage from SD cards or cloud storage. Share access with family members for a connected experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time video check via cellphone
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Replay historical videos
  • Share camera access with family
Features
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See your parents, babies, pets anytime anywhere. Just feel like home! - 【Real-time check via cellphone】Check by cellphone no matter how far you go. - 【Two-way talk】As smooth as a phone call. Feel like accompanying with family members. - 【Motion detection alert】Monitor the screen changes synchronously to protect your family property. - 【Replay historical videos at any time】 Two choices to record: SD card recording and safe cloud recording. - 【Share your camera】Invite your family to see videos together. For more fun features, look forward to your discovery! [360 camera cloud video automatic subscription service description] -Subscription service: 7-day continuous monthly, 30-day continuous monthly - Subscription period: one month - Subscription price: 7 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions of 14 yuan / month, 30 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions for 35 yuan / month - Payment: The user confirms the purchase and payment and then credits to the iTunes account. - Cancel renewal: If you cancel your renewal, please manually disable the automatic renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Specific path: Please open the Apple mobile phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select 360 smart camera unsubscribe. If you do not close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. - Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one month. - Continuous monthly service agreement: https://jia.360.cn/app/auto_renewal_agreement_en_US.html - Privacy Policy: https://jia.360.cn/wap/newappagreementapp2_en_US.html - The terms of use: https://jia.360.cn/app/cloud_terms_of_use_en_us.html

About

xiaovv

Easily view live streams and recordings from your cameras remotely. Receive instant notifications for any abnormal activity and communicate with loved ones through voice intercom. Automatically track moving objects for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live stream viewing
  • Video replay access
  • Abnormal message alerts
  • Voice intercom
  • Device sharing
  • Mobile track tracking
  • Mobile monitoring and alarm
Features
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Through "xiaovv" video monitoring service, you can easily view live stream and replay of apartments,villas,stores,factories,working offices and so on;through "xiaovv" alarming service,you can receive any abnormal message of places you concern. [Remote Monitoring] View your camera remotely through APP, and know the situation of your home anytime and anywhere; [Voice Intercom] No matter how far away you are, you can interact with your family through voice at any time, as if your home is right beside you. [Device Sharing] You can share the device with your family [Mobile track tracking] Automatically capture the moving track of the object, real-time tracking shooting and alarm, more intuitive monitoring; [Mobile Monitoring and Alarm] Any abnormal movement will be notified and the alarm picture will be captured. You can also view the abnormal situation through video recording.

Screenshots

360 Smart Camera4 screens
xiaovv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xiaovv at none against 360 Smart Camera's 14. xiaovv also leads on ads (none vs shown). 360 Smart Camera's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (363 vs 22). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 360 Smart Camera sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. xiaovv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

360 Smart Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 360 Smart Camera has 363 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of 360 Smart Camera's written reviews are positive against 16% of xiaovv's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
360 Smart Camera versus xiaovv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter360 Smart Cameraxiaovv
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (363 ratings) — better2.9 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings363 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Visual World Technology Co., Ltd.Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

360 Smart Camera

All ratings363 ratings
Positive55.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative38.3%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative62.6%

xiaovv

All ratings22 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative70.8%

User reviews

360 Smart Camera

From 363 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📺 Poor video quality
  • 🤖 Confusing app interface

xiaovv

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High quality visuals
  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Good for monitoring
  • 👍 Affordable solution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording not working
  • 🐛 Cameras stop working
  • 🐛 Region not supported in Australia
  • 🐛 App update issues
  • 🐛 Cannot register account

Bugs and requests

360 Smart Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to login or register account
  • Camera disconnects randomly
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App freezes after recent updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for multiple languages
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Extend video recording duration
  • Integrate with smart home devices

xiaovv

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Recording not working on app
  • Cameras stop working after a few months
  • App does not support region Australia
  • App does not work after updating
  • Cannot login after app update
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  • Cannot register account by email or phone
  • No notifications are sent
  • No email received to reset password
  • Camera permanently disconnects
  • Cameras show offline but motion messages arrive
  • Cannot connect to camera
  • Cannot receive email to create account
  • Cannot register account from iStore
  • Does not read QR Code
  • Cameras started saying 'disconnected'
  • Verification code fail, not received
  • Verify code email delay, code expired
  • Have to enter login and password almost every time
  • No OTP received to reset password
  • Cameras turn out to be offline after 1 year
  • Unable to register account
  • Virtual fence disappeared from the app
  • Cannot get registration code in time
  • Impossible to connect with Wi-Fi
  • Cannot arrange cameras as needed
  • Cannot connect
  • Cannot log in simultaneously on macOS/iOS
  • Camera is supposedly not online when it is online
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi with iPhone
  • App tends to choose when notifications work
  • Camera is often offline
  • Cameras no longer work with Russian mobile operators
  • App crashes
  • Cameras stopped working after update
  • Stupid item not connected to phone
  • Impossible to change language (only Chinese)
  • Cannot view second camera, keeps buffering
  • Cameras state Wi-Fi connected, yet shows offline
  • Camera outside says Wi-Fi connected but will not stay connected
  • Cannot view some cameras, keep connecting and failed
  • Privacy concerns
  • Cannot register
  • Does not understand hotspot
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi
  • Cannot connect camera to app
  • App does not support multiple gadgets under one account

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notification update
  • Rearrange cameras in app
  • Add dark mode iOS icon
  • Add Russian language support
  • Play recorded video with speed choice
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  • Replace housekeeper feature with short video recording

In-app purchases

13 purchases

360 Smart Camera

Subscriptions5
  • 7-day continuous monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 7-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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  • 30-day continuous monthly$4.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • Security Plan(6 months)$3.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$4.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$7.99
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  • Doorbell icloud 7 days cycle$12.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$17.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$23.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$29.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$59.99
None

xiaovv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 360 Smart Camera free?
360 Smart Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xiaovv free?
xiaovv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 360 Smart Camera or xiaovv?
360 Smart Camera is rated higher. 360 Smart Camera averages 3.3 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while xiaovv averages 2.9 from 22 ratings.
Do 360 Smart Camera or xiaovv have ads?
360 Smart Camera shows ads; xiaovv does not.
Which is updated more often, 360 Smart Camera or xiaovv?
360 Smart Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and xiaovv every 6 weeks. Most recently, 360 Smart Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and xiaovv on September 19, 2026.

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