# iSmKit vs Annke Sight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Annke Sight at 44% against iSmKit's 9%. Annke Sight also leads on rating (2.3 vs 2.1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSmKit sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Annke Sight sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Annke Sight holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iSmKit's written reviews are positive against 44% of Annke Sight's.

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, Annke Sight every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmKit | Annke Sight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653/reviews) | **[2.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-sight/id1265036832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **43.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 558 MB | 555 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653)

View up to eight cameras simultaneously on a quad screen. Capture real-time screenshots and recordings, managing all files directly on your device. Offers QR code scanning, PTZ control, and video preservation for comprehensive surveillance.

**Highlights:** Quad screen multi-camera viewing, Real-time screenshot and recording, File management on phone, QR code scanning, PTZ control, Video preservation

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 4-day Event Video 30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Video 30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol30-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Event Video 30-day | $17.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Full Video \|30-day | $24.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Video 360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol360-day | $54.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol360-day | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Works as intended (sometimes)
- 👍 Good price/performance ratio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- App closes on opening
- App closes when viewing cameras
- App closes when trying to view playback
- Cannot delete old videos

**Requested features**

- Android version needed
- Control everything from phone
- Solicit user feedback for development
- Fix privacy policy consent button placement
- Improve push notification reliability


### Annke Sight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annke-sight/id1265036832)

Access your security cameras remotely with this mobile application. It offers real-time multi-camera previews, video recording, and camera control features. Easily connect and monitor your devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, Real-time multi-camera preview, QR code scanning for setup, PTZ camera control, Video capture, Recording backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENTRY·Month | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year |
| Past 7-day Motion Video 31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video \|366-day | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| 1-Year | $69.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|366-day | $94.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|366-day | $199.99 | one-time |
| Past 30-day Full Video \|366-day | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmKit free?

iSmKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Annke Sight free?

Annke Sight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSmKit or Annke Sight?

Annke Sight is rated higher. iSmKit averages 2.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Annke Sight averages 2.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do iSmKit or Annke Sight have ads?

Both iSmKit and Annke Sight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmKit or Annke Sight?

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, and Annke Sight every 3 months. Most recently, iSmKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Annke Sight on October 24, 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.*