# Vimtag vs Merkury Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Merkury Smart at 4.7 against Vimtag's 2.2. Merkury Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (38K vs 382). Vimtag's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimtag sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Merkury Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merkury Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merkury Smart has 38K ratings behind it against 382, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Vimtag's written reviews are positive against 23% of Merkury Smart's.

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, Merkury Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimtag | Merkury Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540/reviews) | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merkury-smart/id6444498218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 382 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **23.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 192 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimtag Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033074202) | [Merkury Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177386275) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimtag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimtag/id1025437540)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history. Control camera direction and communicate through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Remote video recording and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cam 7 days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 1cam 15days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $6.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 10c 30days loop record Monthy | $9.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $11.99 | per month |
| 8cams 7days loop record Monthy | $14.99 | per month |
| 20c 60days loop record Monthy | $19.99 | per month |
| 4cams 30day loop record Monthy | $20.99 | per month |
| 1cams 30day CVR loop record | $24.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear and loud camera
- 👍 Cheap and good quality
- 🚀 Works well when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App has many bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and offline issues
- 🐛 Recordings not working or not saving properly
- 🐛 Motion detection and alerts not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Can't access recorded videos
- Camera disconnects frequently
- Motion detection not working
- Ads interfering with camera view

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve motion detection and alert functionality
- Allow local storage playback without app
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better customer support


### Merkury Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merkury-smart/id6444498218)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control and monitor a range of smart home devices, including cameras, lighting, and plugs. View live HD streams, review recorded footage, and manage device settings remotely for enhanced home security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Live HD camera streaming, Motion detection alerts, Record and review video clips, Control smart plugs and outlets, Manage smart LED lighting, Remote device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good value
- 👍 Able to monitor pets
- 👍 Clear video
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Nice design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Issues with password reset
- Trouble connecting cameras
- SD card not recognized

**Requested features**

- Add option to invite family members
- Improve motion detection and notifications
- Allow saving of photos and recordings
- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimtag free?

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

### Is Merkury Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vimtag or Merkury Smart?

Merkury Smart is rated higher. Vimtag averages 2.2 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Merkury Smart averages 4.7 from 38K ratings.

### Do Vimtag or Merkury Smart have ads?

Neither Vimtag nor Merkury Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vimtag or Merkury Smart?

Vimtag ships an update every 5 weeks, and Merkury Smart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vimtag was updated on September 21, 2026 and Merkury Smart on September 25, 2026.

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