# DingDong vs Smart Elfin

The clearest difference is rating: DingDong at 2.0 against Smart Elfin's 1.4. DingDong also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Smart Elfin's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DingDong holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Elfin has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DingDong ships an update monthly, Smart Elfin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DingDong | Smart Elfin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingdong/id1225148018/reviews)** | [1.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-elfin/id1440248237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | — | 4.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GD Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/911685497) | [Quspeed Future Artificial Intelligence Technology Guangzhou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440248236) |

## What reviewers say

### DingDong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingdong/id1225148018)

This smart doorbell app allows you to see and speak with visitors remotely. Receive instant notifications when someone rings the bell, enabling real-time video and voice communication from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote visitor monitoring, Real-time video and voice calls, Push notifications for visitors, Smart doorbell integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 DingDong free?

DingDong 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, DingDong or Smart Elfin?

DingDong is rated higher. DingDong averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Elfin averages 1.4 from 139 ratings.

### Do DingDong or Smart Elfin have ads?

Neither DingDong nor Smart Elfin shows ads.

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

DingDong ships an update monthly, and Smart Elfin fortnightly. Most recently, DingDong was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart Elfin on October 15, 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.*