Amcrest Cloud vs iMW
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.
iMW
This app provides businesses with a comprehensive video telematics solution. It offers real-time insights into vehicle and driver activity through live GPS tracking, video surveillance, and driver behavior monitoring. Optimize fleet operations, enhance safety, and stay connected anytime, anywhere.
- Live GPS tracking
- Video surveillance & playback
- Driver behavior monitoring
- Smart alerts & notifications
- Fleet management insights
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iMW Fleet is a complete video telematics solution for businesses, organizations, and agencies of all sizes. It connects seamlessly with the iMW platform, providing real-time insights into vehicle and driver activity. Key features include: • Live GPS tracking – Monitor vehicle locations and routes with precision. • Video surveillance & playback – Access live video streams and review recorded footage for enhanced oversight. • Driver behavior monitoring – Track driving patterns to improve safety and efficiency. • Smart alerts & notifications – Stay informed with instant updates on critical events. • Comprehensive fleet management – Gain insights into vehicle performance and operational efficiency. Whether you're managing a small team or a large-scale operation, iMW Fleet helps you stay connected, improve safety, and optimize your fleet—anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iMW at 5.0 against Amcrest Cloud's 4.2. iMW also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Amcrest Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 1). 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.
iMW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest Cloud has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Amcrest Cloud | iMW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Say Security |
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
iMW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest Cloud
No in-app purchases
iMW
No in-app purchases
