# VSmaHome vs Wansview Cloud

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.

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.

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.

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VSmaHome | Wansview Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsmahome/id1238594312/reviews) | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 195 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mining Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1284526099) | [Ajcloud Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396464400) |

## 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


### Wansview Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wansview-cloud/id1397726277)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 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.*