# Zmodo vs Wansview Cloud

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 (#54 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zmodo | Wansview Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews) | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | **44.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [Ajcloud Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396464400) |

## What reviewers say

### Zmodo

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

**Currently charting:** #54 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


### Wansview Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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