# iSmKit vs Commax VMAX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Commax VMAX at none against iSmKit's 15. Commax VMAX also leads on ads (none vs shown). iSmKit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSmKit sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Commax VMAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, Commax VMAX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmKit | Commax VMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 558 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) | [COMMAX](https://appshunter.io/developer/433606349) |

## 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


### Commax VMAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commax-vmax/id1449572248)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmKit free?

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

### Is Commax VMAX free?

Commax VMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iSmKit or Commax VMAX have ads?

iSmKit shows ads; Commax VMAX does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSmKit or Commax VMAX?

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, and Commax VMAX every 3 months. Most recently, iSmKit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Commax VMAX on October 19, 2026.

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