# VSmaHome vs AJCloud

The clearest difference is rating: AJCloud at 4.6 against VSmaHome's 2.4. AJCloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 114). VSmaHome's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment 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. AJCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

AJCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AJCloud has 7.2K 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 27% of AJCloud's.

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, AJCloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VSmaHome | AJCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsmahome/id1238594312/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajcloud/id1449829852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **26.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 195 MB | 361 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


### AJCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajcloud/id1449829852)

Monitor your home remotely with IP cameras. View live feeds, receive motion alerts, and review recorded footage. Stay connected to family, pets, and home security from your phone.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Motion detection alerts, Review recorded video, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, HD video with night vision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Crystal clear picture quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 💡 Innovative camera design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for video playback
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔋 Unreliable motion detection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after recent update
- Unable to connect to camera after firmware update
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to view recorded videos without subscription
- Improved motion detection with fewer false alerts
- Option to disable ads
- Wider field of view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VSmaHome free?

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

### Is AJCloud free?

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

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

AJCloud is rated higher. VSmaHome averages 2.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while AJCloud averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do VSmaHome or AJCloud have ads?

AJCloud shows ads; VSmaHome does not.

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

VSmaHome ships an update every 2 months, and AJCloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, VSmaHome was updated on October 24, 2026 and AJCloud on October 28, 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.*