# X80 Remote vs Smart Endoscope

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X80 Remote at 100% against Smart Endoscope's 46%. X80 Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Smart Endoscope's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (618 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Endoscope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. X80 Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

X80 Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 618 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of X80 Remote's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Endoscope's.

X80 Remote ships an update every 5 months, Smart Endoscope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X80 Remote | Smart Endoscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x80-remote/id1193627406/reviews)** | [3.8 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **618** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ATSI Home of the BuckEye Cam](https://appshunter.io/developer/485031217) | [Grus IoT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694634756) |

## What reviewers say

### X80 Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x80-remote/id1193627406)

This tool helps manage and monitor X80NET® certified devices, providing real-time camera status, battery levels, and signal strength. It allows remote access to view images, manage devices via a cloud account, and receive push notifications from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Device setup and management, Real-time camera status monitoring, Battery level and signal strength display, Remote image viewing via cloud, Push notifications, Camera preview mode, Device rerouting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Endoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976)

Connect select otoscopes and borescopes to your mobile device to capture photos and record videos. This app provides control over your connected device, allowing you to save captured media directly to your phone. Camera permissions are required for photo and video functionality.

**Highlights:** Connects to select otoscopes and borescopes, Control device via mobile, Take photos, Record videos, Save captured media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Activation Code | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Excellent image quality
- 🚑 Helpful for medical purposes
- 💡 Useful for home diagnostics
- 🔍 Clear and detailed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔍 Image quality deterioration over time
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🔧 Difficult setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to connect device to app
- Saved photos/videos not accessible
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Activation code issues

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Improved app stability
- More device compatibility
- Better customer support
- Easier setup and pairing process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X80 Remote free?

X80 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Endoscope free?

Smart Endoscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X80 Remote or Smart Endoscope?

X80 Remote is rated higher. X80 Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 from 618 ratings.

### Do X80 Remote or Smart Endoscope have ads?

Neither X80 Remote nor Smart Endoscope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X80 Remote or Smart Endoscope?

X80 Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Endoscope fortnightly. Most recently, X80 Remote was updated on September 13, 2026 and Smart Endoscope on September 24, 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.*