Comparison

ZEISS Connect vs SMART_MVS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZEISS Connect

This application connects to a surgical microscope to streamline documentation workflows. It allows for patient communication, image and video capture, editing, and management. The app supports controlling microscope settings and integrating with archiving solutions.

Highlights
  • Wireless surgical microscope connection
  • Patient communication and education
  • Standardized video/image documentation
  • Patient data management
  • Image and video editing
  • Microscope illumination and camera control
  • Archiving solution integration
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ZEISS Connect runs on iPad and connects to a surgical microscope wirelessly for: - Communicating and educating patients, assistants and peers - Standardizing video and image documentation workflows - Patient management - Optimizing settings for recording videos and images - Editing videos and images - Controlling illumination and camera on the microscope - Push and pull patient data from an archiving solution (DICOM/NAS/ Sidexis 4) The app is NOT aimed for: - Replacing patient information systems / picture archiving systems (PACS) - Providing true to reality live images that can be used for diagnostic purposes - Providing measurements on which decisions can be based Intended Use: ZEISS Connect connects with the ZEISS EXTARO 300 model of the surgical microscope. This mobile application is intended to be used for supporting the documentation workflow in combination with a connected microscope. The app helps to acquire, display, edit, store and distribute images and videos. In addition, illumination and camera settings of the connected microscope can be controlled from within the app. Information captured and stored by the app are for viewing and reference purpose only and are not intended for primary diagnosis.

About

SMART_MVS

Features
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The SMART MVS app runs on the iPad tablet and connects to the endoscope and surgical microscope: - Take a photo and check out the video. - Edit images and save pictures. expected usage: The SMART MVS application is connected to the FUll HD video imaging system. The mobile application is designed to support document workflows in conjunction with connected FULL HD camera systems. The application helps preview, display, modify, store images and videos. The information captured and stored by the application is for reference and reference only and is not used for diagnosis.

Screenshots

SMART_MVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SMART_MVS at 3 against ZEISS Connect's 1. SMART_MVS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZEISS Connect versus SMART_MVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZEISS ConnectSMART_MVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB62 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCarl Zeiss AG立剑 岑

In-app purchases

None

ZEISS Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SMART_MVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZEISS Connect free?
ZEISS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMART_MVS free?
SMART_MVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZEISS Connect or SMART_MVS have ads?
Neither ZEISS Connect nor SMART_MVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZEISS Connect or SMART_MVS?
ZEISS Connect ships an update every 4 months, and SMART_MVS every 4 months. Most recently, ZEISS Connect was updated on September 18, 2026 and SMART_MVS on September 18, 2026.

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