EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) vs iSmKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
This application allows for remote viewing of security cameras on your mobile device. It supports real-time multi-camera previews, PTZ control, video capture, and recording backup with a user-friendly interface.
- Remote camera viewing
- Real-time multi-camera preview
- PTZ control
- Video capture
- Recording backup
- QR code scanning
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iSmKit
View up to eight cameras simultaneously on a quad screen. Capture real-time screenshots and recordings, managing all files directly on your device. Offers QR code scanning, PTZ control, and video preservation for comprehensive surveillance.
- Quad screen multi-camera viewing
- Real-time screenshot and recording
- File management on phone
- QR code scanning
- PTZ control
- Video preservation
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The operation is simple. Quad screen allows simultaneous viewing of 8 cameras Real-time screenshot and recording Manage the screenshot and recording files on your phone You can preview the video stream in real time, at the same time with QR code scanning, PTZ control, video capture, video preservation and other functions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) at 4.0 against iSmKit's 2.1. EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 31). iSmKit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month and iSmKit sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) has 6.4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s written reviews are positive against 9% of iSmKit's.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) ships an update weekly, iSmKit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) | iSmKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6.4K ratings) — better | 2.1 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 462 MB | 558 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd | I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED |
Customer experience
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
iSmKit
User reviews
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
From 6.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Affordable
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Reliable system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Security concerns
iSmKit
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Works as intended (sometimes)
- 👍 Good price/performance ratio
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No push notifications
Bugs and requests
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to connect cameras remotely
- Notifications not working as expected
- Playback not loading properly
- App freezes after recent update
- Incorrect time zone displayed
Requested features
5 requests- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve notification system
- Provide option to disable ads
- Allow more customization options
- Develop an Apple TV app
iSmKit
Reported bugs
34 issues- App crashes after updates
- App closes on opening
- App closes when viewing cameras
- App closes when trying to view playback
- Cannot delete old videos
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- Recorded video not showing
- App closes immediately on opening
- Motion detector alerts stopped working
- Cannot record or get movement notifications
- Cannot buy cloud storage
- Menu overlaps videos
- Privacy policy consent button outside display
- Cannot scroll privacy policy
- App does not respond after update
- App closes after tapping play button
- Cannot report issue as app is free
- Push notifications not working on lock screen
- Cannot find app in iOS background refresh settings
- App crashes when switching to HD
- Lost connectivity with cameras
- Playback mode is jerky and jumps randomly
- Push notifications turn off automatically
- App shows alarms but nothing else
- App only works on WiFi, not 4G
- App requires location tracking
- App only shows video, cannot adjust settings
- Intercom does not work
- PTZ function does not work
- Alarm message preview fails to generate video
- Screen dims/turns off when app is open
- App takes too long to load
- New layout has wasted space
- Local experience no longer works
- Alert and playback malfunction
Requested features
7 requests- Android version needed
- Control everything from phone
- Solicit user feedback for development
- Fix privacy policy consent button placement
- Improve push notification reliability
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- Add audio to intercom function
- Fix PTZ function
In-app purchases
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
- Past 7-day event video monthly$5.591 Month
- AI Alerts|Monthly$5.591 Month
- 1-Month,7Day History,Motion$6.991 Month
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- AI Alerts | Premium | Monthly$6.991 Month
- 1-Month,7Day History,Full-Day$10.991 Month
- Past 7-day event video yearly$55.901 Year
- Past 7-day event video yearly7 Days trial$55.901 Year
- Yearly,7-Day History,Motion$55.901 Year
- Motion,Yearly,7-Day History7 Days trial$55.901 Year
- Yearly,7-Day History,Motion$56.901 Year
- Motion,Yearly,7-Day History7 Days trial$56.901 Year
- 1-Year,7-Day History,Motion$59.991 Year
- AI Alerts | Premium | Yearly7 Days trial$64.901 Year
- 1-Year,7-Day History,Full-Day7 Days trial$94.991 Year
- Past 7-day Event Video 30 day$5.99
- AI Alerts|1-Month$5.99
- AI Alerts | 1-Month$6.99
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- Past 7-day Full Video 30 day$8.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 90 day$10.99
- Past 3-day Full Video 90 day$13.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 90 day$16.99
- Past 7-day Full Video 90 day$25.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 180 day$31.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 360 day$36.99
- Past 3-day Full Video 360 day$49.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 360 day$59.99
- Past 3-day Event Video 720 day$59.99
- Past 7-day Event Video 720 day$109.99
iSmKit
- Past 4-day Event Video 30-day$3.99
- Past 4-day Event Videol30-day$3.99
- Past 4-day Full Video 30-day$4.99
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- Past 4-day Full Videol30-day$4.99
- Past 9-day Event Video 30-day$5.99
- Past 9-day Event Videol30-day$5.99
- Past 9-day Full Videol30-day$8.99
- Past 29-day Event Video 30-day$17.99
- Past 29-day Full Video |30-day$24.99
- Past 4-day Event Videol360-day$36.99
- Past 4-day Event Video 360-day$36.99
- Past 4-day Full Videol360-day$54.99
- Past 9-day Event Videol360-day$64.99
- Past 9-day Event Video 360-day$64.99
- Past 9-day Full Videol360-day$94.99
Questions
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