# Zmodo vs Smartz Eaze

The clearest difference is rating: Smartz Eaze at 4.4 against Zmodo's 2.0. Zmodo's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#54 vs #165). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zmodo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smartz Eaze sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smartz Eaze holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Zmodo's written reviews are positive against 9% of Smartz Eaze's.

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, Smartz Eaze every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zmodo | Smartz Eaze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartz-eaze/id1633945775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | **8.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #165 |
| Size | 110 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) | [Smartz Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633945777) |

## 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


### Smartz Eaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartz-eaze/id1633945775)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home devices and property with ease. Control cameras, thermostats, locks, and more from a single app. Share access with others and utilize cloud recording for video storage. Designed for landlords, tenants, and homeowners.

**Highlights:** All-in-one device control, Share device access, Cloud recording for video, Community living features, Enhanced living experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clips Month For 1 Device | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus-1 Camera-Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Clips Month For 2 Device | $5.99 | per month |
| Vault-Basic-Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium-1 Camera-Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Plus-2 Cameras-Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Clips Month For 3 Device | $8.99 | per month |
| Continuous Month For 1 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Clips Month For Household | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus-Household-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium-Household-Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Continuous Month For 2 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Clips Year For 1 Device | $29.99 | per year |
| Continuous Month For Household | $29.99 | per month |
| SEPlusYearFor1Device | $39.99 | per year |
| Clips Year For 2 Device | $59.99 | per year |
| Continuous Year For 1 Device | $99.99 | per year |
| Clips Year For Household | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive, easy and fast
- 🚀 Fastest live video load times
- 🚀 Video loads faster and looks cleaner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable connection and camera issues
- 🐛 App freezes and malfunctions
- 🔒 Lack of access to own equipment
- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access features

**Reported bugs**

- Login process issues with security codes
- Inability to access clips and recordings
- Cameras not loading or connecting properly

**Requested features**

- Rewind and fast-forward for camera footage
- Ability to change notification sounds
- Support for multiple WiFi networks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zmodo free?

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

### Is Smartz Eaze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zmodo or Smartz Eaze?

Smartz Eaze is rated higher. Zmodo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Smartz Eaze averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Zmodo or Smartz Eaze have ads?

Both Zmodo and Smartz Eaze show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zmodo or Smartz Eaze?

Zmodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smartz Eaze every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zmodo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smartz Eaze on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Zmodo or Smartz Eaze?

Zmodo currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Smartz Eaze at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*