Comparison

DingDong vs Botslab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DingDong

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
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DingDong是一款智能门铃,,语音对讲。无论在家还是出差可以随时知道来访者。当有人按下门铃时,APP会接收到消息推送,提示用户有人来访,实时视频语音对讲。

About

Botslab

This application offers smart home control tools designed to enhance your daily life with greater convenience. It provides a centralized platform for managing various smart home devices and functionalities.

Highlights
  • Smart home control
  • Convenient living
  • Device management
Features
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Smart home control tools provide you with a more convenient life. Privacy Policy: https://h5.botslab.com/cms/app/privacy_agreement_zh_cn.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DingDong4 screens
Botslab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Botslab at 3.7 against DingDong's 2.0. Botslab also leads on ratings volume (260 vs 1). DingDong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Botslab sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DingDong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Botslab holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Botslab has 260 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DingDong ships an update monthly, Botslab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DingDong versus Botslab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDingDongBotslab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (260 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1260 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB483 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGD Digital LimitedBOTSLAB INC.

Customer experience

DingDong

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Botslab

All ratings260 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative56.3%

Bugs and requests

DingDong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Botslab

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to connect to cameras
  • Inconsistent video recording
  • Mapping and room management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve video editing capabilities
  • Add multi-user support
  • Enhance motion detection sensitivity
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

DingDong

No in-app purchases

24 purchases

Botslab

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Plan (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (monthly)$8.991 Month
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  • Basic Plan (annual)$19.991 Year
  • Pro Plan (annual)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Plus Plan (30-day)-Annual$49.991 Year
One-time18
  • Basic Plan (one month)$2.99
  • 7-day Video History(Month)$3.99
  • 14-day Video History(Month)$5.99
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  • 30-day Video History(Month)$6.99
  • Basic Plan (Month)$6.99
  • 7day-Year Video History$12.99
  • 7day-Year Video History(3 off)$14.99
  • 7day-Year Video History(8 off)$14.99
  • Plus Plan(Month)$15.99
  • Basic Plan (one year)$19.90
  • 7-day Video History(Year)$22.99
  • Pro Plan (one year)$29.99
  • Basic Plan (7-Day History)-yr.$34.99
  • Basic Plan(Year)$44.90
  • Basic Plan (Year)$49.99
  • 14-day Video History(Year)$59.99
  • 30-day Video History(Year)$59.99
  • Plus Plan(Year)$129.99

Questions

Is DingDong free?
DingDong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Botslab free?
Botslab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DingDong or Botslab?
Botslab is rated higher. DingDong averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Botslab averages 3.7 from 260 ratings.
Do DingDong or Botslab have ads?
Botslab shows ads; DingDong does not.
Which is updated more often, DingDong or Botslab?
DingDong ships an update monthly, and Botslab fortnightly. Most recently, DingDong was updated on October 6, 2026 and Botslab on October 12, 2026.

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