# iSmKit vs EdgeLink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EdgeLink at none against iSmKit's 10. EdgeLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). iSmKit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSmKit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EdgeLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, EdgeLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmKit | EdgeLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 558 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) | [来昆 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455671528) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 29-day Event Video 30-day | $17.99 | 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 Video 360-day | $64.99 | 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


### EdgeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgelink/id6505012510)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmKit free?

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

### Is EdgeLink free?

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

### Do iSmKit or EdgeLink have ads?

iSmKit shows ads; EdgeLink does not.

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

iSmKit ships an update every 4 months, and EdgeLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSmKit was updated on November 2, 2026 and EdgeLink on November 4, 2026.

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