# V380 vs AC18

The clearest difference is rating: V380 at 3.1 against AC18's 1.8. V380 also leads on ratings volume (995 vs 19) and review sentiment (15% vs 7%). AC18's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V380 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AC18 asks for nothing beyond the download.

V380 holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V380 has 995 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of V380's written reviews are positive against 7% of AC18's.

V380 ships an update every 2 months, AC18 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V380 | AC18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956/reviews)** | [1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **15.3% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 344 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495611358) | [Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435037985) |

## What reviewers say

### V380

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956)

Monitor your home remotely with this intelligent cloud camera application. View live video, control camera direction, and receive motion detection alerts. Supports two-way audio and cloud storage for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Remote live video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Motion detection alerts, Two-way audio intercom, Cloud storage options, Digital zoom and presets

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7 days Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 day Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7 days AI Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Quarterly) | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Cloud Recording | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Quarterly) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Professional (Monthly) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Yearly) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Yearly) | $45.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for cloud storage
- 📚 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Unable to connect to camera remotely
- Recorded videos not playing back properly
- Motion detection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add speaker volume adjustment
- Implement fast-forward/rewind for playback
- Allow disabling of night vision
- Improve alarm sensitivity settings


### AC18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986)

Access network cameras using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras, view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm information remotely.

**Highlights:** P2P network camera access, Remote live video viewing, SD card and cloud recording playback, Real-time two-way audio, Alarm information management, Network camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V380 free?

V380 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AC18 free?

AC18 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V380 or AC18?

V380 is rated higher. V380 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while AC18 averages 1.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do V380 or AC18 have ads?

V380 shows ads; AC18 does not.

### Which is updated more often, V380 or AC18?

V380 ships an update every 2 months, and AC18 every 3 weeks. Most recently, V380 was updated on October 22, 2026 and AC18 on October 13, 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.*