# Zmodo vs Black Label Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Label Camera at none against Zmodo's 10. Black Label Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.3 vs 2.0). Zmodo's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 74) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zmodo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Black Label Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Black Label Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.5K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Zmodo's written reviews are positive against 15% of Black Label Camera's.

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, Black Label Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zmodo | Black Label Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews) | **[2.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-label-camera/id1030206034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | **15.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [Bayit Home Automation](https://appshunter.io/developer/898170584) |

## What reviewers say

### Zmodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control a variety of smart home products and connect with loved ones. Offers cloud services for enhanced connectivity and security. Manage your smart home devices remotely.

**Highlights:** Control smart home products, Seamless cloud service integration, Remote connectivity, Cloud service subscription options, Device management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Device | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 5 Device | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 6 Device | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues after updates
- Inability to view recorded footage
- Cameras going offline randomly
- Time stamp issues on recorded videos

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Customizable notification sounds
- Faster video playback controls
- Improved video quality and consistency
- Remote camera reboot option


### Black Label Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-label-camera/id1030206034)

Monitor your home, baby, pets, or office remotely with this app. It offers night vision and pan & tilt controls for a comprehensive view, even in the dark. Stay connected with two-way audio to listen and respond.

**Highlights:** Remote home monitoring, Night vision, Pan & tilt controls, Two-way audio, Plug and play setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zmodo free?

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

### Is Black Label Camera free?

Black Label Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zmodo or Black Label Camera?

Black Label Camera is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Black Label Camera averages 2.3 from 74 ratings.

### Do Zmodo or Black Label Camera have ads?

Zmodo shows ads; Black Label Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zmodo or Black Label Camera?

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Label Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Black Label Camera on July 17, 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.*