Plus Viewer vs ELRO SmartConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plus Viewer
Monitor live video feeds and playback recorded footage from compatible devices remotely. Receive motion alerts and review alarm history for enhanced security and asset management.
- Remote live view and playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Alarm history log
- Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras)
- Selectable stream quality (SD saves data)
- Quick setup
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Plustek Plus Viewer is an app that is simple to use and check on what matters to you (whether be our assets or love ones) from any location! Compatible with Plustek Slim series, X series and Wi-Fi kit. -Setup in less than a minute. -Monitor live view or playback records on mobile device from anywhere. -Select stream quality, for “SD” can save the 3G/4G data up to 75% -Multi-channel viewing capability (up to 4 cameras at once) -On multi-channel viewing, you can close each channel to reduce your smart phone loading. -Receive motion alerts when you are on-the-road -Check up to 50 units of data’s alarm history on each camera or NVRs -on alarm log history, you can let you alarm log link to app playback Note: This app uses network data stream to connect, you may be charged for the data used for streaming. We recommend using Wi-Fi connection for video monitoring. For more info, please visit http://plusteksecurity.com or contact us at sales@plusteksecurity.com
ELRO SmartConnect
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ELRO SmartConnect – network with your ELRO appliance. With the ELRO SmartConnect app, you can always keep an eye on your networked ELRO appliances – it couldn't be easier to exploit their full potential. ELRO SmartConnect – your digital appliance management. The ELRO SmartConnect app already provides you with the following functions: • Appliance monitoring Keep the status of all your appliances under control. Use real-time data to see how your appliance is currently being used or whether there is a fault. • HACCP data Every cooking process is recorded in detail. A clear display and easy download of temperature curves and relevant data form the basis of your HACCP documentation. • Hygiene report Evaluate the cleaning cycles of your combi-steamer to ensure compliance with your hygiene requirements. • Utilization You receive information about your appliance's downtimes and active operating times. Evaluate the operating modes to optimize cooking processes, increase efficiency and thus save money. • Consumption and cost statistics The consumption of electricity, water and cleaning agents and the corresponding costs are clearly displayed. • Event logging No matter where you are, your appliances will tell you if something is wrong. If you wish, you can be notified directly by e-mail about warnings and faults. ELRO SmartConnect keeps you informed at all times. Connect your appliance to the Internet via RJ45 (network connection) or WiFi and then add it to your appliance overview in ELRO SmartConnect. Would you like to know how to connect your appliance to the Internet? Simply contact your ELRO representative or our customer service! Further information (not all functions are available in every country or product model), assistance and contact to the ELRO Connect team can be found at www.elro.ch or https://www.itwfoodequipment.com/smartconnect365/help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ELRO SmartConnect at every 6 weeks against Plus Viewer's every 3 months. Plus Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plus Viewer ships an update every 3 months, ELRO SmartConnect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plus Viewer | ELRO SmartConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plustek Inc. | ITW Food Equipment Group |
In-app purchases
Plus Viewer
No in-app purchases
ELRO SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
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