Seeing vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Seeing's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Seeing
This App
DMSS
Nemesis
YI Home
Contender
IP Camera
Contender
Kemo Pro
Contender
Porter
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperLONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITEDDongBinZK (HK) LIMITEDPrometheus Interactive LLCKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncNumLake Tech LimitedMohammad Alipour BehzadiKiper Tecnologia Ltda.OutKey Inc.SimpliSafe Inc
CategoryUtilitiesLifestyleLifestyleHouse & HomeLifestyleUtilitiesDeveloper ToolsUtilitiesUtilitiesLifestyle
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.8 / 54.3 / 54.6 / 53.0 / 54.6 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 50.0 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count56,48278,76470,0941,376287,1124390323,255
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMar 25, 2024Jan 10, 2020Nov 11, 2015Sep 9, 2019Oct 4, 2011Oct 23, 2019May 29, 2024Sep 8, 2021May 28, 2022Sep 14, 2012
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026May 14, 2026May 12, 2026Feb 4, 2026May 4, 2016Apr 15, 2026Mar 15, 2025May 13, 2026Jan 16, 2026May 19, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegativenegativeterrible-mixed----positive
Score20/10035/10015/100-60/100----75/100
Praises
  • High-quality camera optics provide clear visual identification of visitors at the front door
  • High-definition video quality provides clear visual monitoring for business and home security use cases
  • High quality hardware performance including video recording and night mode capabilities
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  • Straightforward connectivity with Hikvision and Dahua hardware
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  • Simple installation and setup processes allow users to secure their homes without professional assistance
Complaints
  • Mandatory subscription paywalls block access to basic live feed and camera viewing functionality
  • Unreliable motion and human detection settings toggle off automatically without user intervention
  • Mandatory login requirements post-update prevent local NVR management and block access for existing users
  • Intrusive unskippable advertisements block immediate access to live camera feeds
  • Aggressive subscription paywalls restrict access to previously free camera features
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  • Frequent connection instability and dated interface
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  • Subscription requirements for basic camera recording functionality frustrate users who purchased the hardware outright
Requests
  • Restoration of free live viewing access for hardware owners without requiring monthly subscriptions
  • Native tablet interface support would allow for better monitoring of multiple camera feeds simultaneously
  • Restoration of free local storage access via micro SD cards
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  • Integration with smart home platforms like Android Auto for quick system control while driving
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • High-quality camera optics provide clear visual identification [User Reviews]
  • Hardware-integrated push notifications enable real-time visitor alerts [Feature Set]
  • Hardware-software lock-in via proprietary intercom and alarm hub integration creates high switching costs
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Hardware-centric utility (night vision/recording) sustains initial user adoption
  • Tiered subscription model provides clear recurring revenue pathways
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  • Native protocol support for Hikvision and Dahua hardware
  • Lightweight codebase for rapid deployment
  • Focused utility for professional installers
  • Hardware-specific utility creates high switching costs for existing camera owners
  • Subscription-based cloud storage provides a clear recurring revenue path
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  • Integrated QR visitor access simplifies high-traffic building entry
  • Virtual gate control reduces reliance on physical concierge staff
  • B2B contract model ensures captive user base in partner buildings
  • Deep-vertical integration with local condominium hardware
  • B2B subscription model ensures captive user base
  • Frictionless DIY setup process reduces barrier to entry
  • Professional monitoring dispatch builds trust during alarm events
Weaknesses
  • Mandatory subscription paywalls block basic live-viewing [User Complaints]
  • Unreliable motion detection settings require daily manual intervention [User Complaints]
  • Inaccessible customer support prevents resolution of billing disputes [User Complaints]
  • Mandatory login flow blocks local-only NVR management, causing a surge in negative sentiment
  • Playback timeline navigation errors break security monitoring reliability
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Intrusive ad-blocking of live feeds
  • Aggressive paywalling of local storage features
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  • 3.77 Android rating indicates stability issues
  • No cloud storage subscription model
  • Legacy interface design
  • PIR-based motion detection triggers excessive false alerts
  • Lack of AI-driven event filtering reduces monitoring accuracy
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  • Software-only security lacks professional monitoring liability coverage
  • No cloud-save functionality for camera feeds
  • User access is strictly gated by building-level B2B contract status
  • Zero public rating or review volume
  • Total dependency on property manager procurement
  • Subscription-gated video storage frustrates hardware owners
  • High latency in live video feeds hinders timely interaction
Pricingsubscriptionfreemiumsubscriptionfreemiumfreesubscriptionfreefreesubscriptionsubscription
MomentumMaintenanceActiveActive-ZombieIntenseZombieMaintenanceMaintenanceActive
Update Cadence5 versions, ~21d avg5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~10d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~11d avg-5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~947d avg5 versions4 versions1 versions2 versions, ~1d avg5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~10d avg

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