# i vs ANRAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANRAN at 84% against i's 14%. ANRAN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 41). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANRAN sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ANRAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANRAN has 1.9K 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 84% of ANRAN's.

i ships an update every 4 weeks, ANRAN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | ANRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam/id958791813/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 50 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [Shenzhen Anran Security Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179209893) |

## 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


### ANRAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and multi-image previews. Control PTZ functions, capture video, and manage recordings. Offers advanced AI features and cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** 24-hour remote video surveillance, Multi-image real-time preview, QR code scanning for setup, PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control, Video capture and recording, Cloud storage options

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI Sub. \|One Device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| 1Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Event Cloud Mth\| 1 Cam (CAT1) | $5.99 | per month |
| cam basic-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-monthly-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| 2Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $13.99 | per month |
| 4Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $15.99 | per month |
| 3Cam Cloud Storage event Month | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 days Al Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| One Year Al Service | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service\| one Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Event cloud storage + AI Plus | $49.99 | one-time |
| Event Rec One Year 30 Days | $59.99 | one-time |
| Two Cam Event One Year 30 Days | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 📷 Great image quality
- 🔊 Clear audio
- 🔋 Reliable solar charging
- 🔒 Effective security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion tracking
- 🔊 Sound quality could be better
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or stops responding
- App crashes during playback

**Requested features**

- Multiple user access
- Longer video recording duration
- Advanced motion detection settings
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is ANRAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or ANRAN?

ANRAN is rated higher. i averages 1.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while ANRAN averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do i or ANRAN have ads?

Neither i nor ANRAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or ANRAN?

i ships an update every 4 weeks, and ANRAN every 3 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on October 24, 2026 and ANRAN on October 30, 2026.

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