# iSmKit vs HiseeuCloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiseeuCloud at 80% against iSmKit's 9%. HiseeuCloud also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). iSmKit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSmKit sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and HiseeuCloud sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiseeuCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of iSmKit's written reviews are positive against 80% of HiseeuCloud's.

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, HiseeuCloud every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmKit | HiseeuCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653/reviews) | **[4.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiseeucloud/id1542732629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 558 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) | [芬 阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542593647) |

## 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


### HiseeuCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiseeucloud/id1542732629)

Access and remotely view your devices for 24 hours through a mobile application. This app provides a convenient way to monitor your connected devices from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing, 24-hour access, Mobile app interface, Device monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENTRY·Month | $5.59 | per month |
| PLUS·Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| ENTRY·Month | $10.90 | per month |
| ENTRY·Yearly | $29.90 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| 7天存储\|31天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Entry \| 1-Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Entry \| 1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| 1-Month | $7.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video 31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|92-day | $10.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video 92-day | $13.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|92-day | $16.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|366天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Event Video 92 day | $29.90 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Entry \| 1-Year | $49.99 | one-time |
| Past 3-day Full Video 366-day | $49.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Entry \| 1-Year | $59.99 | 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmKit free?

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

### Is HiseeuCloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSmKit or HiseeuCloud?

HiseeuCloud is rated higher. iSmKit averages 2.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while HiseeuCloud averages 4.1 from 70 ratings.

### Do iSmKit or HiseeuCloud have ads?

iSmKit shows ads; HiseeuCloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSmKit or HiseeuCloud?

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, and HiseeuCloud every 5 weeks. Most recently, iSmKit was updated on October 15, 2026 and HiseeuCloud on October 17, 2026.

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