# DingDong vs Botslab

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DingDong | Botslab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dingdong/id1225148018/reviews) | **[3.7 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botslab/id1527541684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **260** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 483 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GD Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/911685497) | [BOTSLAB INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527541896) |

## 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


### Botslab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botslab/id1527541684)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan (annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan (annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan (30-day)-Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan (one month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Video History(Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 14-day Video History(Month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Video History(Month) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Month) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History(3 off) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7day-Year Video History(8 off) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan（Month) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (one year) | $19.90 | one-time |
| 7-day Video History(Year) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan (one year) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (7-Day History)-yr. | $34.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan（Year) | $44.90 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Year) | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14-day Video History(Year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Video History(Year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan（Year) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Clear and responsive video
- 🔒 Good security features
- 💡 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🕰️ Slow video playback and loading

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*