ESMART® Access vs iCare Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESMART® Access
Transform your phone into an access card for compatible readers. Choose between tap-to-access or hands-free operation from a distance. Background functionality is available with location service permissions.
- Use phone as access card
- Tap-to-access mode
- Hands-free operation up to 10 meters
- Background operation
- Virtual Access Card purchase
- Bluetooth connectivity
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ESMART® Access – an application for using your phone as an Access Card with ESMART® Readers. ___ Easy Start: 1) Purchase a Virtual Access Card 2) Download the Application 3) Enable Bluetooth 4) Click on the received Quick Link or enter the Activation Code manually 5) Choose your preferred mode of operation: – Tap, as Card Use your phone as a contactless card. Bring your phone close to the ESMART® Reader. – Free Hands No need to bring your phone close. Reading occurs from up to 10 meters away, as you approach, even if the phone is in your pocket. ___ For convenience, the application does not need to be launched every time. However, for background operation, it is sufficient to allow the application to use Location Services in the "Always" mode. No worries, we do not collect your location data, and your phone's battery will only be consumed when near the reader. ___ ESMART® Technical Support If something goes wrong, please contact our Technical Support specialist - we will definitely help you figure out the situation. You can reach us by sending an email to help@esmart.ru
iCare Viewer
Monitor your baby with an HD camera featuring pan and tilt, night vision, and lullabies. The parent unit offers a touch screen, two-way talk, and alerts for temperature and low battery. An accompanying app provides remote control and notifications.
- HD 720P video
- Motorized Pan & Tilt
- Automatic night vision
- Two-way talk
- Room temperature alert
- Push notifications
- Remote Pan & Tilt
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Working with HD camera. FEATURES ------------------------------------------ CAMERA HD 720P Motorized Pan & Tilt WiFi connectivity Automatic night vision activation 3 comforting lullabies MONITOR 4.3 inch touch screen Digital zoom 10 hours battery life in Voice-operated switch (VOX) mode Two-way talk Sound level indicator Volume adjustment by hard key button Voice-operated switch (VOX) ALERT Room temperature display and alert Low battery Out of range APP Push notification (Voice and Temperature) Video recording (Max. 3 mins) Image snapshot Remote Pan & Tilt Talk back
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ESMART® Access at free against iCare Viewer's paid. ESMART® Access also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 15%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESMART® Access ships an update every 4 months, iCare Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESMART® Access | iCare Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better | 14.8% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ISUB OOO | TRANWO TECHNOLOGY CORP. |
Customer experience
ESMART® Access
iCare Viewer
In-app purchases
ESMART® Access
No in-app purchases
iCare Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESMART® Access free?
Is iCare Viewer free?
Do ESMART® Access or iCare Viewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, ESMART® Access or iCare Viewer?
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