# EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) vs iSmKit

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.

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 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) | iSmKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eseecloudip-pro-vr-cam/id1032277907/reviews)** | [2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **24.8% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 464 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/845790513) | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) |

## What reviewers say

### EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eseecloudip-pro-vr-cam/id1032277907)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #117 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, Real-time multi-camera preview, PTZ control, Video capture, Recording backup, QR code scanning

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts\|Monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| 1-Month,7Day History,Motion | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 1-Month,7Day History,Full-Day | $10.99 | per month |
| Past 7-day event video yearly | $55.90 | per year |
| Past 7-day event video yearly | $55.90 | per year |
| Yearly,7-Day History,Motion | $55.90 | per year |
| Motion,Yearly,7-Day History | $55.90 | per year |
| Yearly,7-Day History,Motion | $56.90 | per year |
| Motion,Yearly,7-Day History | $56.90 | per year |
| 1-Year,7-Day History,Motion | $59.99 | per year |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year |
| 1-Year,7-Day History,Full-Day | $94.99 | per year |
| Past 7-day Event Video 30 day | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\|1-Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| 1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video 30 day | $8.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Event Video 90 day | $10.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video 90 day | $13.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Event Video 90 day | $16.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video 90 day | $25.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Event Video 180 day | $31.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Event Video 360 day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video 360 day | $49.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Event Video 360 day | $59.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Event Video 720 day | $59.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Event Video 720 day | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Affordable
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve notification system
- Provide option to disable ads
- Allow more customization options
- Develop an Apple TV app


### iSmKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653)

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.

**Highlights:** Quad screen multi-camera viewing, Real-time screenshot and recording, File management on phone, QR code scanning, PTZ control, Video preservation

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 4-day Event Video 30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Video 30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol30-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Event Video 30-day | $17.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Full Video \|30-day | $24.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Video 360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol360-day | $54.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol360-day | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Works as intended (sometimes)
- 👍 Good price/performance ratio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- App closes on opening
- App closes when viewing cameras
- App closes when trying to view playback
- Cannot delete old videos

**Requested features**

- Android version needed
- Control everything from phone
- Solicit user feedback for development
- Fix privacy policy consent button placement
- Improve push notification reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) free?

EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iSmKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) or iSmKit?

EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) is rated higher. EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while iSmKit averages 2.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) or iSmKit have ads?

Both EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) and iSmKit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) or iSmKit?

EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) ships an update weekly, and iSmKit every 4 months. Most recently, EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) was updated on October 22, 2026 and iSmKit on October 15, 2026.

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