Comparison

Smart.IO vs LILIN Pro

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

Head to head

Smart.IO

A Modern UI for Embedded Tech

★ 2.615 ratingsView app →

About

Smart.IO

Features

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UI Builder for Smart.IO toolkit. Smart.IO is a patent pending hardware and software toolkit that allows an embedded system to build UI on an iOS device with no wireless or app coding. The Smart.IO hardware module converts API calls from the embedded system to commands that the Smart.IO iOS app executes to create the UI using the BLE interface.

About

LILIN Pro

Access and monitor LILIN cameras, DVRs, NVRs, and VMS remotely on your iPhone or iPad. Receive alarm notifications, perform quick camera setup, and manage PTZ controls with ease. Enjoy high-quality video streaming and two-way audio.

Highlights

Remote video monitoring
Alarm push notifications
Quick camera setup (IPScan)
Remote video backup and snapshot
PTZ control
Two-way audio communication
H.264/H.265 video streaming

Features

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LILIN Pro (aka LILINHome) App is able to access LILIN camera, DVR/NVR, and NAV VMS for remote video monitoring on iPhone/iPad. Main Features: * Easy access to DVR/NVRs * No cameras of DVR/NVRs configuration needed * No window division configuration needed * Alarm push notification * IPScan for quick camera setup * Remote video backup and snapshot * On screen click-to-center PTZ control * Control of IP camera’s digital input * Two-way audio communication * High quality full HD H.264 and H.265 video streaming supported LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart.IO4 screens

LILIN Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart.IO at monthly against LILIN Pro's every 4 months. Smart.IO also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Smart.IO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LILIN Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart.IO ships an update monthly, LILIN Pro every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Smart.IO versus LILIN Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart.IO	LILIN Pro
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	2.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	15 — better
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.1 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ImageCraft Creations Inc.	Merit LILIN Ent. Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart.IO

One-time1

Enable Caching$4.99

3 purchases

LILIN Pro

Subscriptions3

Cloud Storage 16MB$1.991 Month
Cloud Storage 32MB$3.991 Month
Cloud Storage 64MB$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Smart.IO free?

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

Is LILIN Pro free?

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

Do Smart.IO or LILIN Pro have ads?

Neither Smart.IO nor LILIN Pro shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart.IO or LILIN Pro?

Smart.IO ships an update monthly, and LILIN Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Smart.IO was updated on October 29, 2026 and LILIN Pro on October 29, 2026.