# iSearching vs ANRAN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANRAN at 84% against iSearching's 12%. ANRAN also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). iSearching's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

ANRAN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 602 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of iSearching's written reviews are positive against 84% of ANRAN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSearching | ANRAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearching/id985954901/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anran/id1611278380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 602 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 15 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) | [Shenzhen Anran Security Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179209893) |

## What reviewers say

### iSearching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearching/id985954901)

This app pairs with smart anti-lost devices to help you find misplaced items. Trigger an alarm on either your phone or the device, and receive alerts if they become disconnected. It also includes features for photography, video recording, and location tracking.

**Highlights:** Two-way anti-lost alerts, Trigger alarms on device or phone, Bluetooth connection loss notification, Camera and video recording, Map location tracking, Meeting recording (disables anti-lost)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for finding nearby items
- 🚀 Easy to set up and connect
- 💡 Useful as a remote camera shutter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and loss of connection
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 👎 Inaccurate location tracking
- 🤖 Poor app design and lack of functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Blank or missing text in the app
- Inability to add or connect devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable the disconnect alarm
- Improved Bluetooth range and reliability
- Integration with popular mapping and location services
- Customizable settings and user profiles


### ANRAN

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your property remotely with real-time video surveillance. This app offers multi-image live feeds, PTZ control, and recording capabilities for comprehensive security. Access your cameras from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** 24 Hour Remote Video Surveillance, Real-time Multi-image Preview, PTZ Control, Video Capture, Recording Backup, QR Scan

**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 iSearching free?

iSearching 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, iSearching or ANRAN?

ANRAN is rated higher. iSearching averages 1.9 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while ANRAN averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do iSearching or ANRAN have ads?

Neither iSearching nor ANRAN shows ads.

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

iSearching ships an update every 2 weeks, and ANRAN every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSearching was updated on October 16, 2026 and ANRAN on October 15, 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.*