Comparison

Zmodo vs VSmaHome

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

Head to head
About

Zmodo

Control a variety of smart home products and connect with your loved ones through seamless cloud services. Offers subscription plans for enhanced features and extended storage.

Highlights
  • Control smart home devices
  • Seamless cloud service integration
  • Remote connection to loved ones
  • Subscription plans for cloud storage
  • Automatic renewal of services
Features
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Zmodo is the future of smart home solutions. The Zmodo app is designed to control a variety of smart home products and work seamlessly with Zmodo's cloud services to keep you connected with the ones you care about. Cloud Service Subscription Service Description 1. We offer two types of Cloud Service : Premium Cloud $4.99/month ($49.99/year) Platinum Cloud $9.99/month ($99.99/ year) *Prices displayed are for one device, the package price depends on the quantity of devices. 2. Subscribing to Cloud Service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the subscription service expires, the system will automatically renew and deduct the corresponding fees according to the plan type. 4. If you need to unsubscribe, please do so at least 24 hours before renewal date in the "Account Settings". 5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: http://www.zmodo.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.zmodo.com/terms-of-services/

About

VSmaHome

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and take immediate safety precautions. View live feeds, recorded history, and communicate through the app.

Highlights
  • Real-time video surveillance
  • HD video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Intelligent video recording
  • Real-time notification and playback
  • Real-time intercom
  • Alarm and information push
Features
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VSmaHome is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. VSmaHome Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select VSmaHome subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://vsmahome.com/eula/vsmahome/index.html

Screenshots

Zmodo4 screens
VSmaHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VSmaHome at none against Zmodo's 10. VSmaHome also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (20% vs 7%). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 114). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VSmaHome holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.9K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Zmodo's written reviews are positive against 20% of VSmaHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zmodo ships an update every 3 days, VSmaHome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Zmodo versus VSmaHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZmodoVSmaHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3.9K ratings)2.4 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews19.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better114
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEP Technology CorporationMining Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Zmodo

All ratings3,907 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative73.0%
Written reviews1,030 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative89.6%

VSmaHome

All ratings110 ratings
Positive29.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative65.2%

User reviews

Zmodo

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

VSmaHome

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 📽️ Good video quality
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/home

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
  • 🤖 Poor app translations
  • 🔍 Buggy motion detection
  • 🔇 Audio issues

Bugs and requests

Zmodo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

VSmaHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Recorded videos not playable
  • Inability to change camera settings
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to view multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Improve video playback controls (fast forward, rewind)
  • Allow more customization of motion detection settings
  • Provide better language support and translations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zmodo

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 1 Device$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$14.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 2 Device$19.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 4 Device$19.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 5 Device$24.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 6 Device$29.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$49.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$99.991 Year
None

VSmaHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zmodo free?
Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSmaHome free?
VSmaHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zmodo or VSmaHome?
VSmaHome is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while VSmaHome averages 2.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Zmodo or VSmaHome have ads?
Neither Zmodo nor VSmaHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zmodo or VSmaHome?
Zmodo ships an update every 3 days, and VSmaHome every 2 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on November 6, 2026 and VSmaHome on November 2, 2026.

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