# 2nd vs Wansview Cloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wansview Cloud at none against 2nd's 11. Wansview Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 44 months). 2nd's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2nd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

2nd ships an update every 44 months, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd | Wansview Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) | [Ajcloud Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396464400) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd/id972428729)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd | $5.99 | per month |
| 2nd 2016年8月号 Vol.113 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年11月号 Vol.116 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年12月号 Vol.117 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年7月号 Vol.124 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年8月号 Vol.125 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2017年9月号 Vol.126 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年1月号 Vol.130 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年4月号 Vol.133 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2018年5月号 Vol.134 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2nd 2016年7月号 Vol.112 | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 2nd free?

2nd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wansview Cloud free?

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

### Do 2nd or Wansview Cloud have ads?

Neither 2nd nor Wansview Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2nd or Wansview Cloud?

2nd ships an update every 44 months, and Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, 2nd was updated on September 17, 2026 and Wansview Cloud on September 29, 2026.

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