# VDP vs USmart Go

The clearest difference is ads: VDP at none against USmart Go's shown. VDP also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). USmart Go's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

VDP holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USmart Go has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VDP's written reviews are positive against 0% of USmart Go's.

VDP ships an update every 2 months, USmart Go every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDP | USmart Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdp/id1109296308/reviews)** | [2.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmart-go/id1491140916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **11.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109296307) | [龙武 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103132264) |

## What reviewers say

### VDP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdp/id1109296308)

Monitor your home remotely via WiFi connection to your video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors, receive motion alerts, and view recorded footage day or night.

**Highlights:** HD video streaming, Two-way audio intercom, Motion detection alerts, Night vision, Video recording and playback, Remote unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well sometimes
- 👍 Can see visitor at night
- 👍 Works well on home network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not ringing on phone
- 🐛 No notifications received
- 🐛 Cannot add/connect device
- 🐛 Incorrect username/password issues
- 🐛 Black screen/no video feed

**Reported bugs**

- App not ringing on phone (iOS/Android)
- No notifications received
- Cannot add/connect device
- Incorrect username/password errors
- Black screen or no video feed

**Requested features**

- Update application for iOS compatibility
- Fix notification issues
- Allow password changes
- Add option to change restart sound volume
- Improve remote access functionality


### USmart Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmart-go/id1491140916)

Control all your home appliances, both infrared and Wi-Fi connected, from a single app. Remotely manage devices like TVs, air conditioners, lights, and cameras, and receive important notifications like door lock alerts.

**Highlights:** Control infrared appliances (TV, AC), Control Wi-Fi connected devices (lights, curtains), Remote appliance management, Door lock notifications, Remote door unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VDP free?

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

### Is USmart Go free?

USmart Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VDP or USmart Go?

VDP is rated higher. VDP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while USmart Go averages 2.7 from 59 ratings.

### Do VDP or USmart Go have ads?

USmart Go shows ads; VDP does not.

### Which is updated more often, VDP or USmart Go?

VDP ships an update every 2 months, and USmart Go every 5 days. Most recently, VDP was updated on October 17, 2026 and USmart Go on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*