# i vs Cloud Intelligence

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Intelligence at 59% against i's 14%. Cloud Intelligence also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 41). i's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cloud Intelligence holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Intelligence has 8.1K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of i's written reviews are positive against 59% of Cloud Intelligence's.

i ships an update every 4 weeks, Cloud Intelligence every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Cloud Intelligence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam/id958791813/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-intelligence/id1394995737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 50 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [浙江猫精人工智能科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638256893) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam/id958791813)

This application allows users to remotely monitor and control smart surveillance devices. It offers features like real-time HD video preview, two-way audio communication, and remote playback of recorded footage. The app supports a variety of smart devices, including solar-powered cameras and WiFi doorbells.

**Highlights:** Remote device wake-up, Panoramic video mode, 720P/1080P HD live preview, Snapshot capture, Full-duplex two-way audio, Timeline playback of recordings, Supports solar and 4G cameras

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good picture quality
- 👍 Solar charging works well
- 👍 Easy setup (sometimes)
- 👍 Free cloud storage (mentioned once)
- 👍 Intuitive and simple app usage (mentioned once)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 App doesn't connect to camera
- 🐛 Poor battery life / solar charging issues
- 🐛 Poor customer support / no response

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when linking cameras
- Notifications not received
- App doesn't connect to camera
- Frozen video stream
- Motion detection is delayed or not working

**Requested features**

- Add playback speed options
- Improve motion detection accuracy and speed
- Allow disabling notification sounds
- Increase cloud video recording duration
- Send recordings directly via email


### Cloud Intelligence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-intelligence/id1394995737)

Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Integrate with voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home for hands-free operation. Create custom scenes to manage multiple devices simultaneously and share access with family members.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home), Third-party account login, Scene settings for multiple devices, Device sharing with family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 💡 Convenient control via app
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable scheduling/timers
- 🐛 Widgets/Alexa integration problems
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Devices randomly going offline
- Inability to reconnect devices
- Widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
- More customization options
- Better scheduling/automation features
- Reliable firmware updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Cloud Intelligence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or Cloud Intelligence?

Cloud Intelligence is rated higher. i averages 1.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Cloud Intelligence averages 4.5 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do i or Cloud Intelligence have ads?

Neither i nor Cloud Intelligence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Cloud Intelligence?

i ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cloud Intelligence every 6 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cloud Intelligence on October 15, 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.*