# Cyclops 1.0 vs iSmart DV2

The clearest difference is rating: iSmart DV2 at 4.1 against Cyclops 1.0's 1.7. iSmart DV2 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 11) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Cyclops 1.0's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iSmart DV2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmart DV2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Cyclops 1.0's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSmart DV2's.

Cyclops 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, iSmart DV2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclops 1.0 | iSmart DV2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops-10/id1262333636/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CYCLOPS GEAR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/604319288) | [iCatch Technology Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891) |

## What reviewers say

### Cyclops 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops-10/id1262333636)

Control your Wi-Fi camera remotely to live stream, capture photos and videos, and apply effects. Download edited content to your device and share it on social media.

**Highlights:** Live camera stream preview, Trigger photo and video capture, Apply effects to media, Download media to device, Share edited files on social media, Format camera SD card

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSmart DV2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856)

Control your iCatch Single Board Camera remotely. Stream live video, capture photos and videos, and manage camera settings. Download and share your media easily.

**Highlights:** Live streaming preview, Trigger photo and video capture, Burst shot and delay capture, Adjust video quality and image size, Manage camera settings (white balance, SSID), Format SD card and manage files, Playback and download media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Camera turns off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unable to read SD card
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects from app
- Unable to download media files
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more camera settings and controls
- Allow direct photo/video transfer to mobile device
- Enhance user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclops 1.0 free?

Cyclops 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iSmart DV2 free?

iSmart DV2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclops 1.0 or iSmart DV2?

iSmart DV2 is rated higher. Cyclops 1.0 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iSmart DV2 averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Cyclops 1.0 or iSmart DV2 have ads?

Neither Cyclops 1.0 nor iSmart DV2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclops 1.0 or iSmart DV2?

Cyclops 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, and iSmart DV2 monthly. Most recently, Cyclops 1.0 was updated on November 2, 2026 and iSmart DV2 on November 3, 2026.

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