# Alfred Camera vs UBell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 53% against UBell's 10%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (112K vs 176). UBell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. UBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 10% of UBell's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, UBell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | UBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [2.0 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell/id1278618693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [wei wei Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887650) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


### UBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubell/id1278618693)

Access and manage your intelligent surveillance devices remotely. View live feeds, review recordings, and receive instant alerts with snapshots. Supports various camera types, including WiFi and 4G battery-powered options, and offers cloud recording.

**Highlights:** Virtual, Hemisphere, and Cylinder View, Live H.264 720P/1080P streaming, Dual-way audio communication, Remote parameter and alert settings, Cloud recording support, Notifications with snapshots, WiFi doorbell and battery camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good video quality
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- 🐛 Difficult to review recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- App freezing or crashing
- Connectivity issues with WiFi
- Recordings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of doorbell chime
- Improve cloud/SD card storage access
- Add motion detection zones
- Provide better support and documentation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is UBell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or UBell?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while UBell averages 2.0 from 176 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or UBell have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; UBell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or UBell?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and UBell every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and UBell on October 26, 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.*