# Alfred Camera vs Wansview Cloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wansview Cloud at none against Alfred Camera's 22. Wansview Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown). Alfred Camera's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked) and review sentiment (53% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alfred Camera against 4.7 for Wansview Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 44% of Wansview Cloud's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Wansview Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 55K |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Ajcloud Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396464400) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### Wansview Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277)

Stay connected to your home and loved ones with real-time video monitoring. Receive alerts for unusual activity and review recorded footage. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a closer look, day or night.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, 2-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, Recorded video review, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, HD video with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Helpful for security and monitoring
- 💡 Useful for checking on pets/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
- 💰 Subscription model limits basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Recorded videos won't play back
- Camera goes offline randomly
- Firmware updates cause more issues than they fix

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Allow multiple users to access camera simultaneously
- Improve motion detection accuracy
- Provide option to save videos locally without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Wansview Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or Wansview Cloud?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Wansview Cloud averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Wansview Cloud have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Wansview Cloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or Wansview Cloud?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wansview Cloud on October 28, 2026.

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