# V vs DingDong

The clearest difference is ads: DingDong at none against V's shown. DingDong also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). V's advantage is rating (2.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

V holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

V ships an update every 3 weeks, DingDong monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | DingDong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-doorbell/id1183148788/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingdong/id1225148018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 289 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴海 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183148787) | [GD Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/911685497) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-doorbell/id1183148788)

This app allows for remote video communication and monitoring of a connected doorbell. It features motion detection and sends alarm notifications to your device.

**Highlights:** Remote Video Talk, PIR Motion Detection, Remote Monitoring, Alarm Push Message

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DingDong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingdong/id1225148018)

This smart doorbell app allows you to see and speak with visitors remotely. Receive instant notifications when someone rings the bell, enabling real-time video and voice communication from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote visitor monitoring, Real-time video and voice calls, Push notifications for visitors, Smart doorbell integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

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

### Is DingDong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V or DingDong?

V is rated higher. V averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while DingDong averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do V or DingDong have ads?

V shows ads; DingDong does not.

### Which is updated more often, V or DingDong?

V ships an update every 3 weeks, and DingDong monthly. Most recently, V was updated on October 29, 2026 and DingDong on October 29, 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.*