Amcrest Cloud vs Helix Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest Cloud
This AI-powered cloud service provides advanced video monitoring for IP cameras. It offers cloud storage, motion detection alerts, and sophisticated object detection for enhanced security.
- AI-powered cloud service
- Cloud storage
- Motion detection alerts
- People, vehicle, animal detection
- Camera health checks
- 4K model support
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Amcrest Cloud is an AI-powered cloud service designed to work exclusively with the Amcrest line of IP cameras, including the latest 4K models. The service is a premium cloud video monitoring platform designed for the home and small business and includes cloud storage, advanced camera health checks, motion detection alerts and more! The Cloud AI module enables world class people, vehicle, animal and objection detection to power your cloud surveillance.
Helix Pro
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The Helix app is purpose-built to support the complete lineup of Helix security products. Easily view live video, monitor activity, and stay connected from your mobile device. Helix is committed to creating a more secure world through reliable and intuitive security solutions. With the Helix app, accessing what you care about is simple, secure, and available wherever life takes you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Helix Pro at 11.0 against Amcrest Cloud's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Amcrest Cloud | Helix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Amcrest |
Bugs and requests
Amcrest Cloud
Reported bugs
6 issues- Camera firmware update bricking cameras
- Inability to connect cameras to WiFi
- Cameras disconnecting from cloud
- App login issues
- Inability to change detection zones
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- Notifications not working
Requested features
2 requests- Multiple saved camera locations
- Ability to view more than 4 hours of recordings
Helix Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest Cloud
No in-app purchases
Helix Pro
No in-app purchases
