Comparison

Zmodo vs Wansview Cloud

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 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
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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

Wansview Cloud

Stay connected to your home and loved ones with real-time video monitoring. Receive alerts for unusual activity and review recorded footage. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a closer look, day or night.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • 2-way audio conversation
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Recorded video review
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • HD video with night vision
Features
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The app works with Wansview Cloud Camera, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the Wansview Cloud Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera

Screenshots

Zmodo4 screens
Wansview Cloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wansview Cloud at 4.7 against Zmodo's 2.0. Wansview Cloud also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 6%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Zmodo's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wansview Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wansview Cloud has 55K ratings behind it against 3.5K, 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 45% of Wansview Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Zmodo versus Wansview Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZmodoWansview Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3.5K ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.2% of reviews44.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K55K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEP Technology CorporationAjcloud Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Zmodo

All ratings3,498 ratings
Positive23.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative72.8%
Written reviews837 reviews
Positive6.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative91.2%

Wansview Cloud

All ratings55,218 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,118 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Zmodo

From 3.5K 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

Wansview Cloud

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and monitoring
  • 💡 Useful for checking on pets/family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
  • 💰 Subscription model limits basic functionality

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

Wansview Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Recorded videos won't play back
  • Camera goes offline randomly
  • Firmware updates cause more issues than they fix

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for tablets
  • Allow multiple users to access camera simultaneously
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Provide option to save videos locally without subscription

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

Wansview Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zmodo free?
Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wansview Cloud free?
Wansview Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zmodo or Wansview Cloud?
Wansview Cloud is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Wansview Cloud averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do Zmodo or Wansview Cloud have ads?
Zmodo shows ads; Wansview Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Zmodo or Wansview Cloud?
Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wansview Cloud on September 24, 2026.

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