# Zmodo vs FindElfl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FindElfl at none against Zmodo's 10. FindElfl also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 138). On price, rating, ads 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. FindElfl asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Zmodo against 1.9 for FindElfl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.9K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of Zmodo's written reviews are positive against 17% of FindElfl's.

Zmodo ships an update every 5 days, FindElfl every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zmodo | FindElfl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews)** | [1.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findelfl/id1190449125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **16.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [桂标 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/985954900) |

## What reviewers say

### Zmodo

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### FindElfl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/findelfl/id1190449125)

This app pairs with smart anti-loss devices to help you locate them via sound alerts. It also allows you to find your phone by pressing a button on the device. The app includes additional features like photo/video capture, map positioning, and voice recording.

**Highlights:** Two-way anti-loss alerts, Device sound alarm, Phone sound alarm, Bluetooth disconnection alarm, Photo and video capture, Map positioning, Voice recording

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy setup and quick pairing
- 🔊 Alarm function works when connected
- 🗺️ Map locator feature available
- 💰 Very affordable price point
- ⚡ Simple to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant unwanted beeping when disconnected
- 📡 Extremely limited Bluetooth range (12-50 feet)
- 🔌 Battery not included, unclear which type needed
- 📱 App must stay open constantly or device disconnects
- ❌ Not suitable for actual pet tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when launched
- Device beeps randomly without user action
- Disconnects within seconds of closing app
- Disconnects even when device is inches away
- Map shows incorrect location (miles away from actual position)

**Requested features**

- Disable out-of-range beeping without turning off device
- App should work in background without staying open
- Longer Bluetooth range capability
- Actual GPS tracking instead of Bluetooth only
- Waterproof design for pet collars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zmodo free?

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

### Is FindElfl free?

FindElfl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zmodo or FindElfl?

Zmodo is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while FindElfl averages 1.9 from 138 ratings.

### Do Zmodo or FindElfl have ads?

Neither Zmodo nor FindElfl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zmodo or FindElfl?

Zmodo ships an update every 5 days, and FindElfl every 8 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on October 21, 2026 and FindElfl on October 14, 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.*