Comparison

Logi Circle Security Camera vs iSmartgate Access

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Logi Circle Security Camera

This app provides live HD video streaming from indoor/outdoor security cameras. It offers motion detection alerts, night vision, and two-way audio. Easily review recorded footage and integrate with other smart home devices.

Highlights
  • 1080p HD video streaming
  • Night vision
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way talk and listen
  • Smart time-lapse Day Brief
  • Smart home integrations
Features
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SECURITY MADE SIMPLE Meet Circle, the only indoor and outdoor, weatherproof, wired or 100% wireless 1080p HD home security camera with night vision and up to 180° field-of-view that you can set up in minutes and goes just about anywhere. Circle connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network and streams live HD video to your mobile device. After a quick setup, the app lets you stream and download unlimited amounts* of video effortlessly. Whether you’re at work, across the world or just next door, get instant visual snapshot notifications when unexpected motion is detected. Instantly see home in 1080p HD video or save and replay important events anytime. *Data rates may still apply. Product features include: FULL HD VIDEO AND NIGHT VISION See more of what's happening at home in full 1080p HD, day or night. SMART ALERTS Get an instant, customized visual snapshot notification of an event or detected motion, sent directly to your phone. Now you’ll “see” what’s happening without even opening then app. You’ll also be notified when a person is detected or when activity happens within a specific Motion Zone you've created if you have a Circle Safe Premium subscription. SMART TIME-LAPSE DAY BRIEF Recap important moments in the last 24-hours in a free 30-second Day Brief. ADVANCED EVENT FILTERING Identifies and records relevant motion activity so you can keep an eye on unwanted visitors without spending hours sorting through video footage. TALK AND LISTEN Built-in speaker and microphone lets you talk to your pet when the camera is placed indoors or to the delivery man when it's outdoors. INTEGRATIONS Connect Circle with your other smart home devices and apps, including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa*, The Google Assistant, Magenta+ Smarthome and Logitech POP. *Alexa, Google Assistant and Magenta Smarthome availability may vary by country. UNLIMITED STREAMING, CAMERAS AND USERS Access your video footage any time. One account, unlimited cameras connected and multiple users.

About

iSmartgate Access

Control and monitor your garage doors or gates remotely using your smart device. This app works with a separate iSmartgate device to provide status alerts, manage multiple doors, and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door control
  • Garage door status alerts
  • HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT compatible
  • Supports multiple garage doors (PRO version)
  • IP camera integration
  • Unlimited user access
Features
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This App works with the iSmartgate device that can be purchased separately at www.ismartgate.com. The iSmartgate Access app will connect your iPhone or iPad to the iSmartgate device via your Wi-Fi home network or internet. Product details: •HomeKit Compatible (iSmartgate PRO and LITE). •Google Assistant Compatible. •IFTTT Compatible. •Amazon Echo Compatible via IFTTT. •This APP (when used in conjunction with the iSmartgate device) will open up to 3 garage doors/gates (PRO version) or a single garage door/gate (LITE, LITE 2 and MINI versions). •Live video streaming: watch your garage in real time from the door screen, without leaving the app. •Connect an IP camera to your iSmartgate device to see what is happening in your garage (up to 3 cameras, one for each door on the PRO version). •Garage door status alert: shows if your garage doors are Open or Closed. •Push notifications when a door is opened or left open. •Event history: see who opened each door and when. •Guided Wi-Fi setup for iSmartgate MINI and LITE 2, and automatic Wi-Fi setup through HomeKit for PRO and LITE. •Clean, intuitive and user friendly interface. •Unlimited number of users can download the app and operate a single garage. •Remote access. •Compatible with all garage door openers. What's new in 2.9.0: •Live camera video is now built into the door screen. •Rebuilt and much faster iSmartgate MINI setup. •Improved settings and event history on MINI devices with older firmware. •Lower battery consumption and general stability improvements.

Screenshots

Logi Circle Security Camera4 screens
iSmartgate Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iSmartgate Access at 2.5 against Logi Circle Security Camera's 1.8. iSmartgate Access also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 13%). Logi Circle Security Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSmartgate Access holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Logi Circle Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 22% of iSmartgate Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Logi Circle Security Camera versus iSmartgate Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogi Circle Security CameraiSmartgate Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (50 ratings)2.5 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews21.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogitech Inc.PYKRS

Customer experience

Logi Circle Security Camera

All ratings50 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative82.9%

iSmartgate Access

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative67.3%

User reviews

Logi Circle Security Camera

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Useful features like smart location and daily briefs
  • 🔒 Secure with HomeKit integration
  • 💡 Customizable motion detection zones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and login issues
  • 🔒 Unreliable connection and frequent offline status
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 👎 Useless after recent app update

iSmartgate Access

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with HomeKit
  • 👍 Works with Apple Watch
  • 👍 Saves time
  • 👍 Good support when available
  • 👍 Reliable when working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and cumbersome app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Poor HomeKit integration
  • 🐛 Baffling interface

Bugs and requests

Logi Circle Security Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App constantly logs users out
  • Smart location feature doesn't work as expected
  • Notification previews not working
  • Incompatible with older iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Improve notification customization and reliability
  • Allow portrait mode viewing
  • Provide local storage option instead of cloud-only

iSmartgate Access

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login forms break password manager integration
  • Automations stopped working after iOS updates (e.g., ios26, 16.2, 16.4, 18)
  • Device stops responding after a few minutes
  • Door sensor keeps losing connection
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  • Lost Wi-Fi connection after updates
  • HomeKit 'no response' errors
  • App slow to refresh and load pages
  • Incorrect door status in HomeKit
  • App doesn't detect door position
  • Alerts not working for the app
  • Cannot access users menu
  • Warning 'feature' (sound/light) requires factory reset to disable
  • Device stops working after Wi-Fi upgrade
  • App doesn't match screenshots, missing remote access/add user options
  • Wrong doors opening after update
  • Sensor states flipped, identity flipped
  • HomeKit compatibility broken after firmware update
  • Video codec requires additional payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • CarPlay integration
  • Schedule open/close options
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to open gate partially (e.g., 20%)
  • Add additional users/user menu access

In-app purchases

None

Logi Circle Security Camera

No in-app purchases

None

iSmartgate Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logi Circle Security Camera free?
Logi Circle Security Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSmartgate Access free?
iSmartgate Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logi Circle Security Camera or iSmartgate Access?
iSmartgate Access is rated higher. Logi Circle Security Camera averages 1.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while iSmartgate Access averages 2.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Logi Circle Security Camera or iSmartgate Access have ads?
Neither Logi Circle Security Camera nor iSmartgate Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logi Circle Security Camera or iSmartgate Access?
Logi Circle Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and iSmartgate Access every 2 months. Most recently, Logi Circle Security Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and iSmartgate Access on September 19, 2026.

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