Comparison

Zmodo vs HeimLink

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

HeimLink

This app allows you to easily set up and monitor your Wi-Fi video camera from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds remotely by logging into the application.

Highlights
  • Easy Wi-Fi video camera setup
  • Live video feed viewing
  • Remote access from smartphone/tablet
  • User-friendly interface
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The mobile app is the smartest – and easiest to use – home monitoring Wi-Fi video camera that sets up easily on your smartphone. You can view your live video feed from anywhere by logging into the free mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.

Screenshots

Zmodo4 screens
HeimLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeimLink at none against Zmodo's 10. HeimLink also leads on ads (none vs shown). Zmodo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. HeimLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Zmodo against 1.9 for HeimLink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zmodo has 3.5K ratings behind it against 400, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 6% and 6% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, HeimLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Zmodo versus HeimLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZmodoHeimLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3.5K ratings) — better1.9 (400 ratings)
Positive reviews6.2% of reviews — better5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better400
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEP Technology CorporationShenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Zmodo

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

HeimLink

All ratings347 ratings
Positive19.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative74.6%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative88.1%

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

HeimLink

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast camera feed
  • 🔒 Good security features
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🤖 Decent camera quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity

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

HeimLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera feed freezes or lags
  • App crashes on launch
  • Motion detection not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Faster playback of recorded footage
  • Better integration with smart home devices

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

HeimLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zmodo free?
Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeimLink free?
HeimLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zmodo or HeimLink?
Zmodo is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while HeimLink averages 1.9 from 400 ratings.
Do Zmodo or HeimLink have ads?
Zmodo shows ads; HeimLink does not.
Which is updated more often, Zmodo or HeimLink?
Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeimLink every 4 months. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on September 23, 2026 and HeimLink on September 22, 2026.

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