# V vs Eques elf

The clearest difference is rating: V at 2.4 against Eques elf's 1.8. V also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Eques elf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

V holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eques elf has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of V's written reviews are positive against 0% of Eques elf's.

V ships an update every 2 weeks, Eques elf every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | Eques elf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-doorbell/id1183148788/reviews)** | [1.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eques-elf/id1292283137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 289 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴海 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183148787) | [EQUES Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/743646831) |

## 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


### Eques elf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eques-elf/id1292283137)

Control home lights, devices, and appliances remotely with custom schedules and timers. Make your home appear occupied when you're away and prevent phone overcharging. Voice control is available via Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Customizable schedules, Device timers, Simulate home occupancy, Phone overcharge prevention, Voice control integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

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

### Is Eques elf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V or Eques elf?

V is rated higher. V averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Eques elf averages 1.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do V or Eques elf have ads?

V shows ads; Eques elf does not.

### Which is updated more often, V or Eques elf?

V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Eques elf every 26 months. Most recently, V was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eques elf on October 21, 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.*