Zmodo vs Bosma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control smart home products
- Seamless cloud service integration
- Remote connectivity
- Cloud service subscription options
- Device management
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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/
Bosma
Secure your home with a smart security system. Manage your home's climate for optimal comfort and create personalized lighting moods with intuitive controls.
- Smart home security
- Intelligent temperature control
- Customizable lighting moods
- Family security monitoring
- Atmosphere control
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1.Smart home security.Protect your home with BOSMA smart home system, always keep your family secure. 2.Home climate solution.Intelligent temperature control ensures the rooms are at the perfect temperature at the right time. 3.Efficient and smart lighting.Create your own lighting moods with our light solutions, change atmosphere in your home with a simple touch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bosma at 49% against Zmodo's 7%. Bosma also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Zmodo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bosma asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bosma holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.9K ratings behind it against 631, 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 49% of Bosma's.
Zmodo ships an update every 5 days, Bosma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zmodo | Bosma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3.9K ratings) | 4.0 (631 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 49.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 631 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EP Technology Corporation | Bosma USA Inc. |
Customer experience
Zmodo
Bosma
User reviews
Zmodo
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Bosma
From 631 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Easy to install and set up
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 📹 Good video quality
- 🔑 Convenient remote access and control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Slow auto-unlock and auto-lock features
- 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and notifications
- 🔧 Calibration issues and frequent need for recalibration
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
Bosma
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes when reviewing recorded footage
- Inconsistent door status reporting (open/closed/ajar)
- Unexpected locking/unlocking behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit and manage temporary passcodes and user access
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- More customization options for auto-lock/unlock settings
- Local storage or NVR support for video recordings
In-app purchases
Zmodo
- 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
Bosma
No in-app purchases
