# Alfred Camera vs Arenti

The clearest difference is ads: Arenti at none against Alfred Camera's shown. Arenti also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 54%). Alfred Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (111K vs 1.8K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 111K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 77% of Arenti's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, Arenti every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Arenti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Arenti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio and video monitoring, Abnormality detection alerts, AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages), Secure network connection, 24-hour protection

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔒 Secure monitoring
- 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
- 💡 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
- 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
- Inability to access camera settings from the app
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and notification settings
- Allow multiple user logins on the same account
- Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Arenti free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Arenti averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Arenti have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Arenti does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, and Arenti every 5 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Arenti on September 25, 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.*