# VSmaHome vs CloudEdge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 63% against VSmaHome's 20%. CloudEdge also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). VSmaHome's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VSmaHome sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of VSmaHome's written reviews are positive against 63% of CloudEdge's.

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, CloudEdge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VSmaHome | CloudEdge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsmahome/id1238594312/reviews) | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 195 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mining Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1284526099) | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) |

## What reviewers say

### VSmaHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsmahome/id1238594312)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and take immediate safety precautions. View live feeds, recorded history, and communicate through the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Intelligent video recording, Real-time notification and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1cams 7days loop record Monthy | $2.99 | per month |
| 2cams 7days loop record Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| 1cam 30days loop record Monthy | $5.99 | per month |
| 4cams 7days loop record Monthy | $8.99 | per month |
| 2cams 30day loop record Monthy | $10.49 | per month |
| 8台7天覆盖时长云存储高清订阅套餐 | $14.99 | per month |
| 4台30天云存储高清订阅套餐 | $18.99 | per month |
| 30days record/1 Mon.auto-renew | $31.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 month service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1台7天覆盖时长云存储高清年套餐 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1台7天覆盖时长云存储高清两年套餐(第二年半价) | $44.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 year service | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2台7天覆盖时长云存储高清两年套餐(第二年半价) | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🤖 Poor app translations
- 🔍 Buggy motion detection
- 🔇 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- Recorded videos not playable
- Inability to change camera settings
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Improve video playback controls (fast forward, rewind)
- Allow more customization of motion detection settings
- Provide better language support and translations


### CloudEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Access real-time video feeds and playback recordings from your home or business. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Stay connected to your property and loved ones from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Playback recording access, Motion detection alerts, Time and message reminders, Video image sharing

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days AI Service | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1-duov4 | $8.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Data 200G One Month Dis. US | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Camera AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Clear image quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Solar panel option for battery life
- 👍 User-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔒 Can't have multiple users logged in at once
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Delayed video playback and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras going offline randomly
- App signing users out unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
- Option to disable motion alerts while keeping recording
- Faster and more reliable notifications
- Improved video playback controls (timeline, fast forward, rewind)
- Support for multiple user accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VSmaHome free?

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

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VSmaHome or CloudEdge?

CloudEdge is rated higher. VSmaHome averages 2.4 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while CloudEdge averages 4.3 from 21K ratings.

### Do VSmaHome or CloudEdge have ads?

Neither VSmaHome nor CloudEdge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VSmaHome or CloudEdge?

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, and CloudEdge every 2 weeks. Most recently, VSmaHome was updated on October 16, 2026 and CloudEdge on October 18, 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.*