# Zmodo vs HeimKits

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeimKits at none against Zmodo's 10. HeimKits also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 142). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. HeimKits asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Zmodo against 2.0 for HeimKits. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.5K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 6% and 6% positive.

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, HeimKits every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zmodo | HeimKits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews) | **[2.0 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimkits/id1478099492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | **6.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461649438) |

## What reviewers say

### Zmodo

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### HeimKits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimkits/id1478099492)

Access your HeimVision NVR system directly from your mobile device. View live video feeds, review recordings, and manage your surveillance system with ease. Experience seamless remote monitoring for your security needs.

**Highlights:** NVR system access, Real-time video, Recording playback, Mobile device compatibility, Remote monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zmodo free?

Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeimKits free?

HeimKits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zmodo or HeimKits?

HeimKits is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while HeimKits averages 2.0 from 142 ratings.

### Do Zmodo or HeimKits have ads?

Zmodo shows ads; HeimKits does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zmodo or HeimKits?

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeimKits every 8 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on September 23, 2026 and HeimKits on August 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*