Comparison

VSmaHome vs Wansview Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VSmaHome

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
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VSmaHome is a mobile real-time video surveillance software used with cloud camera. Through this client, you can view your home, shops, offices and other places at any time in real-time video and video history, also receive immediate alert to the place of abnormal information alarm, and take safety precautions at the first time. Main function: Support mobile real-time video surveillance; Real Time HD video viewing; Remote PTZ control, operate on the camera direction rotation through the touch screen; Support remote intelligent video recording, video real-time notification and playback; Support real-time intercom, video electronic amplification and other functions; Real time alarm and information push. When the environment is detected, the client will receive the alert information immediately. VSmaHome Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Cycle Continuous monthly service, a monthly deduction 2. Subscription Price 1 cam record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 2.99 1 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 6.99 2 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 4.99 2 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 11.99 4 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 8.99 4 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 20.99 8 cams record for 7 days, monthly price is $ 14.99 8 cams record for 30 days, monthly price is $ 34.99 3. Payment Method For accounts that purchase automatic subscriptions, the cost of the next subscription period will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the service time will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Cancel Automatic Subscription If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually go the phone "Settings" -->Enter "iTunes Store and App Store"-->Click "Apple ID"-->Select "View Apple ID"-->Enter "Account Settings" -->Click "Subscribe", and then select VSmaHome subscription service to cancel the automatic subscription. If you do not close the subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, you will be deemed to agree to continue to authorize, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Cloud storage automatic subscription service agreement: http://vsmahome.com/eula/vsmahome/index.html

About

Wansview Cloud

Stay connected to your home and loved ones with real-time video monitoring. Receive alerts for unusual activity and review recorded footage. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a closer look, day or night.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • 2-way audio conversation
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Recorded video review
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • HD video with night vision
Features
Currently charting
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The app works with Wansview Cloud Camera, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the Wansview Cloud Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera

Screenshots

VSmaHome4 screens
Wansview Cloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wansview Cloud at 4.7 against VSmaHome's 2.4. Wansview Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). VSmaHome's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VSmaHome sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wansview Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wansview Cloud has 55K ratings behind it against 114, 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 44% of Wansview Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VSmaHome versus Wansview Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSmaHomeWansview Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (114 ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.6% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11455K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMining Information Technology Co., Ltd.Ajcloud Labs Inc.

Customer experience

VSmaHome

All ratings110 ratings
Positive29.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative65.2%

Wansview Cloud

All ratings55,218 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,132 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative44.1%

User reviews

VSmaHome

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Wansview Cloud

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and monitoring
  • 💡 Useful for checking on pets/family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
  • 💰 Subscription model limits basic functionality

Bugs and requests

VSmaHome

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Wansview Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Recorded videos won't play back
  • Camera goes offline randomly
  • Firmware updates cause more issues than they fix

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for tablets
  • Allow multiple users to access camera simultaneously
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Provide option to save videos locally without subscription

In-app purchases

15 purchases

VSmaHome

Subscriptions8
  • 1cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 2cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 1cam 30days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • 4cams 7days loop record Monthy1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • 2cams 30day loop record Monthy1 Month trial$10.491 Month
  • 8台7天覆盖时长云存储高清订阅套餐1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • 4台30天云存储高清订阅套餐1 Month trial$18.991 Month
  • 30days record/1 Mon.auto-renew1 Month trial$31.991 Month
One-time7
  • 7-day cycle 1 month service$2.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 month service$6.99
  • 7-day cycle 1 year service$29.99
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  • 1台7天覆盖时长云存储高清年套餐$29.99
  • 1台7天覆盖时长云存储高清两年套餐(第二年半价)$44.99
  • 30-day cycle 1 year service$69.99
  • 2台7天覆盖时长云存储高清两年套餐(第二年半价)$74.99
None

Wansview Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VSmaHome free?
VSmaHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wansview Cloud free?
Wansview Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VSmaHome or Wansview Cloud?
Wansview Cloud is rated higher. VSmaHome averages 2.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Wansview Cloud averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do VSmaHome or Wansview Cloud have ads?
Neither VSmaHome nor Wansview Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VSmaHome or Wansview Cloud?
VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, and Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, VSmaHome was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wansview Cloud on October 26, 2026.

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