Comparison

Zmodo vs SmartPoint Connect

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

SmartPoint Connect

Manage your smart home devices remotely from any location. This application allows you to control multiple smart devices, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members.

Highlights
  • Remote home control
  • Control multiple smart devices
  • Set timers and automation
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy pairing
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1. Control Your Home from Anywhere in the world 2. Control all your Smart Devices with one app. 3. Set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Share all your devices with your whole family with a push of a button. 5. Easy Pairing

Screenshots

Zmodo4 screens
SmartPoint Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartPoint Connect at 50% against Zmodo's 6%. SmartPoint Connect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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. SmartPoint Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPoint Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Zmodo's written reviews are positive against 50% of SmartPoint Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zmodo ships an update every 8 days, SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Zmodo versus SmartPoint Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZmodoSmartPoint Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3.8K ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB181 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEP Technology CorporationMarc Liniado

Customer experience

Zmodo

All ratings3,779 ratings
Positive22.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative73.7%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative91.4%

SmartPoint Connect

All ratings3,849 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

User reviews

Zmodo

From 3.8K 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

SmartPoint Connect

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great video quality
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Affordable price
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Poor customer support

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

SmartPoint Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnections
  • Audio issues during live view
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates
  • Setup process can be challenging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Push notifications for events
  • Ability to add multiple cameras to one account
  • Improved app interface and user experience
  • Cloud storage options with better pricing

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

SmartPoint Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zmodo free?
Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartPoint Connect free?
SmartPoint Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zmodo or SmartPoint Connect?
SmartPoint Connect is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while SmartPoint Connect averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Zmodo or SmartPoint Connect have ads?
Neither Zmodo nor SmartPoint Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zmodo or SmartPoint Connect?
Zmodo ships an update every 8 days, and SmartPoint Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartPoint Connect on October 7, 2026.

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