eSmartCam vs Cloud Intelligence
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
Cloud Intelligence
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Integrate with voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home for hands-free operation. Create custom scenes to manage multiple devices simultaneously and share access with family members.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Home)
- Third-party account login
- Scene settings for multiple devices
- Device sharing with family
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Use the Cloud Intelligence app to control multiple home appliances Remotely control your appliances anytime, anywhere Support Amazon Echo and Google Home voice control Support login with third-party accounts, such as Gmail Use Scene Settings to control multiple devices by one key Share devices and enjoy smart life with your family
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Intelligence at 4.5 against eSmartCam's 2.6. Cloud Intelligence also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 23%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Cloud Intelligence asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Intelligence holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Intelligence has 8.2K 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 59% of Cloud Intelligence's.
eSmartCam ships an update monthly, Cloud Intelligence every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartCam | Cloud Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (111 ratings) | 4.5 (8.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 111 | 8.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | 浙江猫精人工智能科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
eSmartCam
Cloud Intelligence
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
Cloud Intelligence
From 8.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 💡 Convenient control via app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable scheduling/timers
- 🐛 Widgets/Alexa integration problems
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
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
Cloud Intelligence
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices randomly going offline
- Inability to reconnect devices
- Widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent app behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
- More customization options
- Better scheduling/automation features
- Reliable firmware updates
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
Cloud Intelligence
No in-app purchases
Questions
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