EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) vs Merkury Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
This app allows for remote viewing of security cameras on mobile devices. It supports real-time previews, camera control, and video recording. Additional features include QR code scanning and cloud storage options.
- Remote camera viewing
- Real-time multi-camera preview
- PTZ control
- Video capture and recording
- QR code scanning for setup
- Cloud storage options
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EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)-- Remote view for 24 hours in Mobile APP. With concise and fashion GUI, support multiple and real- time preview, QR scan, PTZ control, video capture, recording backup. More functions are waiting for you. PLZ download as soon as possible. - Cloud terms of use：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/minterms/
Merkury Smart
Control and monitor a range of smart home devices, including cameras, lights, and plugs, from anywhere. Watch live HD streams, review recorded footage, and customize lighting effects for a connected home experience.
- Live HD video streaming
- Motion detection alerts
- Review recorded footage
- Control smart lights
- Manage smart plugs
- Multi-camera support
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Use this app with the Merkury Indoor Smart Camera, Merkury Outdoor Smart Camera, Merkury Auto-Follow Smart Camera, Merkury Smart Color Bulb, Merkury Smart Plug, Merkury Smart LED Strip Merkury Smart Doorbell Camera, Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera, and Merkury Smart Wi-Fi Outlet Extender. Use this app to: -Watch Live HD Streaming: Quickly access your camera’s live video to see what is happening at a glance. Monitor your home or business to get peace of mind when you are away. Get notified when motion is detected. Set up Rules to automatically record and save events right when they happen. -Look Back at Activity: Review recorded HD videos and photos to see what you missed. Download and share important video clips to let others know what happened. -Do-It-Yourself Simplicity: Expand your view by adding multiple cameras to a single account. Securely access cameras across multiple locations to keep everything safe. -LED Strips Light It Up: For cabinets, under furniture, TV’s and more, our brilliant room light strips add color and vibrancy to your home! Great for holidays or anytime these lights work to illuminate with thousands of color and temperature variations. -Smart Plug: The Smart Plug lets you control devices from anywhere, at any time. Take up less space with this in-wall option that’s ideal for your living room, kitchen, even your bedroom. -Wi-Fi Light Bulb: Easily control or dim your lights from across the room or across the country with just your voice or the Merkury Smart app. Smart bulbs have Wi-Fi built in for simple set up so you’ll never get caught in the dark again. -Control From Anywhere: Using the innovative Merkury Smart app, you can control your smart devices anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Merkury Smart at 4.7 against EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s 4.0. Merkury Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#37 vs #171). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. Merkury Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Merkury Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merkury Smart has 38K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Merkury Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) ships an update weekly, Merkury Smart every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam) | Merkury Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6.5K ratings) | 4.7 (38K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | 38K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | #171 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 458 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Juan Intelligent Technology Joint Stock Co., Ltd | Merkury Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
Merkury Smart
User reviews
EseeCloud(IP Pro, VR Cam)
From 6.5K 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
Merkury Smart
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good value
- 👍 Able to monitor pets
- 👍 Clear video
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Nice design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app
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
Merkury Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Issues with password reset
- Trouble connecting cameras
- SD card not recognized
Requested features
6 requests- Add option to invite family members
- Improve motion detection and notifications
- Allow saving of photos and recordings
- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more customization options
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- Integrate with smart home platforms
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
- Past 7-day Event Video 30 day$5.99
Merkury Smart
No in-app purchases
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