eSmartCam vs CloudEdge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSmartCam
Monitor your home or store remotely with cloud-based video surveillance. This app allows real-time viewing, two-way voice communication, and video recording. Receive instant alerts with images when the alarm function is triggered.
- Real-time video monitoring
- Two-way voice intercom
- Video recording and playback
- Alarm function with alerts
- Cloud-based services
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This is an intelligent network camera client mobile phone software, cloud based services video surveillance applications. You can watch at home or store the real-time video through mobile phone software, can also carry out real-time two-way voice intercom. You can also record and view videos. When you turn on the alarm function, the alarm will trigger the alarm information and pictures to your phone. When you have a smart webcam, you can enjoy a peaceful life! Demo video Link:https://youtu.be/2pF9P7zpMFg
CloudEdge
Access real-time video feeds and playback recordings from your home or business. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Stay connected to your property and loved ones from anywhere.
- Real-time video streaming
- Playback recording access
- Motion detection alerts
- Time and message reminders
- Video image sharing
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“CloudEdge” is established for providing a set of video service platform for family and enterprise. You can easily check the real video and playback image of your apartment/villas/shops/factory and office etc site via the "CloudEdge" video service platform; Meanwhile you will received the instant push message via "CloudEdge" alarm system once the motion detected, so you can do accordingly for the safety protection measures. Your family and enterprise be with you, wherever you are. The main function: 1. Real video playing 2. Playback image checking 3. Time & message reminding 4. Share the video image Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://apis-us-west.cloudedge360.com/html/audit/storage_server.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CloudEdge at 4.3 against eSmartCam's 2.6. CloudEdge also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 23%) and ratings volume (21K vs 111). eSmartCam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. eSmartCam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of eSmartCam's written reviews are positive against 63% of CloudEdge's.
eSmartCam ships an update monthly, CloudEdge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartCam | CloudEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (111 ratings) | 4.3 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 111 | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #83 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 315 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
eSmartCam
CloudEdge
User reviews
eSmartCam
From 111 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📷 Clear picture quality day and night
- ⚙️ Easy setup and configuration
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Useful motion detection feature
- 📱 Remote viewing capability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login failures and timeouts
- 📢 Intrusive ad wall before login screen
- 🌐 Unstable remote connection issues
- ⚠️ Inappropriate advertisements displayed
- 🔄 Constant need to reinstall app
CloudEdge
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Clear image quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Solar panel option for battery life
- 👍 User-friendly app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔒 Can't have multiple users logged in at once
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Delayed video playback and buffering issues
Bugs and requests
eSmartCam
Reported bugs
24 issues- Login times out with 'update to latest version' prompt when no update exists
- Ad retrieval failures cause connection errors
- App fails to load past login screen
- Keyboard won't dismiss blocking login button
- Session timeout requiring repeated logins
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- Notifications not received despite settings enabled
- Motion detection alerts not working
- Cloud storage playback shows blank screen
- Video clips fail to save or store
- SD card format failures
- Camera disconnects from app randomly
- Playback error messages
- Motion detection images won't open
- App signs out user unexpectedly
- Network error messages despite good connectivity
- Camera settings reset after each use
- Microphone stops working after firmware update
- Camera focus becomes blurry after firmware update
- App won't recognize camera on network after QR scan
- Picture displays upside down with no fix option
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Unstable signal detection despite good connection
- Account lockout with no recovery option
- Registration errors on new accounts
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to turn camera on/off via app
- Multi-device simultaneous login support
- Restricted access controls for shared users
- WiFi network switching capability
- Logout button in app
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- Show which users are currently accessing camera
- TV casting functionality
- Location capture in video footage
- Timer feature for scheduled camera operation
- Adjustable notification frequency
- 5G network support
- Background sound output when app is minimized
- Improved English terminology and translations
- Weekly alarm schedule options
- Ability to view multiple clips without scrolling entire day
- Better playback navigation interface
- iPad compatibility improvements
CloudEdge
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cameras going offline randomly
- App signing users out unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
- Option to disable motion alerts while keeping recording
- Faster and more reliable notifications
- Improved video playback controls (timeline, fast forward, rewind)
- Support for multiple user accounts
In-app purchases
eSmartCam
- 30天 6GB流量包$3.99
- 180-day storage (7 days loop)$6.99
- 360-day storage (7 days loop)$9.99
CloudEdge
- One cam for 30 days AI Service$1.991 Month
- AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
- Cloud Month Event 3 Days$2.991 Month
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- One Camera for 30 days Cloud2 variants$3.991 Month
- Cloud Month Event 7 Days$4.991 Month
- Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
- cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Cloud SUB Event 2 Device$7.991 Month
- cam plus-month-as-1-c1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- cam plus-month-1-duov41 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Event One Month 3 Days$2.99
- Continue One Month 3 Days$3.99
- Event One Month 7 Days$4.99
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- Event One Quarter 3 Days$7.99
- Data 200G One Month Dis. US$12.99
- One Camera AI Service Year$19.99
- Data Unlimited Month US Dis.$20.99
- Event One Year 3 Days$29.99
- Cloud Year Event 1 Device$39.99
