# V vs Smart Elfin

The clearest difference is rating: V at 2.4 against Smart Elfin's 1.4. V also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 5%). Smart Elfin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (160 vs 7). 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Elfin has 160 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 5% of Smart Elfin's.

V ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Elfin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | Smart Elfin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-doorbell/id1183148788/reviews)** | [1.4 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-elfin/id1440248237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 289 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴海 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183148787) | [Quspeed Future Artificial Intelligence Technology Guangzhou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440248236) |

## What reviewers say

### V

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

This video doorbell app allows remote video talk, monitoring, and motion detection. Receive instant alarm push messages for peace of mind. It offers a free solution for home security.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Elfin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-elfin/id1440248237)

Control smart home devices like lights and fans via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manage power, brightness, color temperature, and fan speed. Schedule automatic turn-off times for convenience.

**Highlights:** Device power on/off, Adjust light brightness, Adjust color temperature, Control fan speed, Scheduled shutdown timers, Quick device setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Works sometimes
- 👍 Good for price (rarely)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work
- 🐛 Crashing frequently
- ❌ Connection issues
- ❌ Language barriers (Chinese/Japanese)
- ❌ Registration/Login problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Bluetooth not detected or enabled
- App says update needed but none available
- Language changes to Chinese/Japanese unexpectedly
- Cannot register or log in

**Requested features**

- Adjust brightness in pulsating mode
- Lighter/darker color options
- Improve app for US market
- Provide clear instructions/tutorials
- Fix language issues (English support)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

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

### Is Smart Elfin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V or Smart Elfin?

V is rated higher. V averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smart Elfin averages 1.4 from 160 ratings.

### Do V or Smart Elfin have ads?

V shows ads; Smart Elfin does not.

### Which is updated more often, V or Smart Elfin?

V ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Elfin fortnightly. Most recently, V was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Elfin on November 2, 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.*